Call it polling data or just a waste of time, but recently I was talking to two Trump Republicans. And by Trump Republicans, I mean the kind of MAGA supporters that are all in with the flags, bumper stickers, and hats. I know this isn’t scientific by any standard, but what they told me might interest you.
They will be voting Donald Trump all the way, but they will not be supporting Kevin Cramer.
The reasons they gave were clearly discussed ahead of time, but overall, concluded that he doesn’t work anymore. And in North Dakota, getting a reputation as lazy is the last thing he should want.
They said that he was never in their town and never took meetings. They said he was no longer what they were looking for in a United States Senator.
I asked if either of them had tried to meet with him, whether it was with a scheduled group or alone, but neither of them had. Then I asked them how they would know if he took them for granted, and both responded with examples. From farm groups to people needing help, they never got to see their Senator put in the work.
The interesting thing is, Why? They didn’t think he cared about anyone but himself, and that’s never going to be something they want in their Senator.
I don’t think it was due to all the hard work Katrina Christiansen has put in, although they did acknowledge it. Along with the fact that they’ve liked her ads. No, I think Cramer had lost their vote because they see him as lazy. Which to me, is the worst way to lose a vote.
Good riding with you,
Joel
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