Ah, yes. It's time for our quadrennial ode to the independent voter.
The most repeated concern for this election cycle is - "I don't know enough about Kamala Herris's policies."
Really?
That's your concern?
Over time, politicians have learned not to be stupid enough to spend their time detailing elaborate, pages-long plans that map out what they're going to do in great detail. Why? 1) They're not writing fully fleshed legislative bills that they may or may not be able to pass. 2) The independent voter wouldn't listen to it anyway.
They've already made it clear that being undecided in one of the most clear-choice elections we've ever had means you're not paying attention, and many won't even at the last minute.
All detailed plans do is give the press, special interests, and the opposition party opportunities to pick it apart.
You think being more specific helps? Why don't we check with those who felt like they had to concentrate on specific plans - Al Gore? John Kerry? Hilary Clinton? Any thoughts? How did that help you win the Presidency?
Vice President Harris is telling you where she wants to take the country in broad strokes. First and foremost - BY HELPING THE MIDDLE CLASS, the workers that are the backbone of this country. Immigration? Pass the bipartisan border bill that Trump tanked. Inflation? Challenge corporate greed. Housing? $25,000 to first-time home buyers, encourage more affordable homes to be built, challenge private equity buying up, and inflate the price of real estate. Women's healthcare rights? Bust the filibuster and codify Roe v. Wade. Voter's right? Pass already pending bills to secure the vote and democracy.
And more. Want more details? See her website.
There is no excuse for not knowing her policies. You'll get the gist of where she's going. Detailed specifics are for losers.
Speaking of losers, what about Donald Trump? You sure as heck can't get many specifics out of a Donald Trump speech. I mean, once you get past the Hannibal Lecter, sharks, toilet flushes, and whatever else he's whining about.
Here's what you'll get - immigration is bad, and he'll paint that in demonizing, dehumanizing terms. He'll have mass deportations, INCLUDING legal immigrants. He'll do another round of massive tax cuts for the rich and large corporations. He'll impose massive tariffs, ones sure to spur inflation and wreck the US economy, and cost the average citizen thousands of dollars. Don't think so? Research how excessive tariffs deepened and extended the Great Depression of the 20s and 30s.
Other issues are just braggadocio of how he'll fix it without real explanation.
But do not despair.
There is a detailed explanation of what Trump will do. It's called Project 2025, an almost 900-page tome that lays out all the autocratic moves designed to make our country a fascist state. Many of the people who wrote it are connected to the Trump administration. His name is mentioned over 300 times. JD Vance wrote the forward.
Most independent voters are not really independent. Many have a clear bias towards conservatism or progressivism. They may hesitate due to character concerns, or stuff they saw on social media, or what their Uncle Ferd told them. They are just searching for enough confirmation bias to justify their decision.
If you're really concerned about policy details, don't expect the candidates to waste their precious time at rallies and interviews gushing out great details (we're not all Michael Dukakis, you know).
If you're concerned about Harris, check her website.
If you're concerned about Trump, find what you can about Project 2025.
Inform yourself and vote. It's what preserves our constitutional democracy.
That is if you're interested in preserving it.
