Kamala crowds and polls explode while Trump hides and Vance fails

The David Pakman Show - August 12, 2024

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Trump suffers orange meltdown, crowd SILENT while he rants

Former President Donald Trump’s recent campaign event in Bozeman, Montana, was marked by notable issues. Arriving late after a reported emergency landing, Trump delivered a disjointed speech that left the audience puzzled and bored. His rally, intended to energize his base, instead showcased his struggle to coherently deliver familiar messages, with attendees visibly disengaged. Trump’s tendency to exaggerate crowd sizes was evident as he falsely claimed a larger turnout than reported. Additionally, he continued to focus attacks on Joe Biden, despite no longer running against him, and engaged in transphobic rhetoric concerning Olympic boxer Imane Khelif, who is not trans. Trump's closing comments included derogatory and misogynistic remarks about Kamala Harris. Overall, the event highlighted Trump's difficulties in maintaining audience interest while the Democrats have been energized by the launch of Kamala’s campaign.

Kamala rocks Vegas, Trump in hiding

Kamala Harris held a raucous rally over the weekend which showcased significant energy and enthusiasm on the Democratic side, particularly in contrast to the weekend’s low-energy appearances by Trump and J.D. Vance. Tim Walz also spoke at the Kamala rally, effectively critiquing Republican policies as out of touch with what people want. Harris focused on preserving freedom, countering right-wing claims, and addressing Trump’s controversial suggestion to terminate the Constitution. Her use of repetition resonated well with the crowd, despite some cheesiness in the delivery. Trump continues to get upset over the large crowd sizes at Kamala’s events and perhaps it’s why he hasn’t been doing much campaigning lately.

From over the weekend:

Trump's health a growing concern for voters

There is growing national concern about Donald Trump's health, both mental and physical, particularly as he is the oldest major party nominee in American history. A new Morning Consult poll, highlighted by Newsweek, shows a decline in voter confidence regarding Trump's health since Joe Biden stepped aside from the presidential race. Only 52% of voters now believe Trump is in good health, down from 58%, and more than half now think he is too old to run for office. Additionally, the belief in Trump's mental fitness has dropped from 53% to 48%. This issue has become more prominent as Trump faces off against 59-year-old Kamala Harris, emphasizing the contrast in energy and vitality. Notably, Trump has stopped discussing cognitive tests, a topic he previously raised, perhaps recognizing it as a bad strategy given his own mental and verbal decline over the years. While it’s unclear if concerns about his health will be a decisive factor in the election, they are contributing to the broader narrative as voters seek new energy in leadership.

From over the weekend:

TRUMP COOKED: Republicans are endorsing Kamala Harris

Anti-Trump Republicans are increasingly going public with their support for Kamala Harris, marking a significant shift within the party. Previously, many expressed their disapproval of Trump privately, but now a growing number, including former Republican Congress members like Rod Chandler, Tom Coleman, and Adam Kinzinger, have openly endorsed Harris. This trend could influence Republican voters, especially in swing states, by giving them permission to consider voting for Harris. Additionally, these public endorsements may exacerbate Trump's erratic behavior, further highlighting his instability to voters. Some on the left might argue that Republicans support Harris because she is conservative, similar to claims made about Biden. However, it’s crucial to counter this by noting that the Biden-Harris administration ran and governed on one of the most progressive platforms in recent Democratic history. As the list of Republican endorsements for Harris grows, the key question remains whether these endorsements will sway voters in the upcoming election.

More on the show:

-- Republican Mayor of Mesa, Arizona endorses Kamala Harris over Donald Trump and speaks at a Harris/Walz rally in Arizona

-- JD Vance grants a number of interviews, including to ABC News and CNN, and they are all disasters

-- Tim Walz goes directly at Donald Trump over his obsession with the size of his crowd

-- After telling a confusing story about a helicopter and Willie Brown, the explanation turns out to be that Donald Trump got two black men confused for each other

-- Kamala Harris has tied Donald Trump in a new North Carolina poll, and is found to be more trusted on the economy than Trump in another poll

-- A pathetic and desperate Trump wrongly claims that Kamala Harris' crowd at an airport rally was digitally enhanced with "AI"

-- Celine Dion crushes Donald Trump for the unauthorized use of the song about a sinking ship, the Titanic, at a recent rally

-- On the Bonus Show: Kamala Harris also (like Trump) supports eliminating taxes on tips, MAGA election deniers going all-out to rig Georgia, the rapidly shrinking pool of undecided voters, much more...

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