Much of the attention during New Hampshire’s primary was focused on the Democratic candidates vying for the party’s nomination. But President Trump’s strong performance should not be overlooked.
The final numbers aren’t in yet, but it’s clear Trump won more than 100,000 votes among Republican and independent voters. That’s more than double the roughly 49,000 that former President Barack Obama won among Democratic voters in New Hampshire’s 2012 primary when he ran uncontested for reelection. And it’s at least 35,000 votes more than Bernie Sanders, who is currently leading the Democratic field.
There are important differences, to be sure, but Trump’s significant gains proves he is still generating an unprecedented amount of enthusiasm.
No matter how electable the Democrats’ nominee is, it will be difficult for the Democratic Party to replicate the populist fervor Trump’s campaign represents. The Democratic nominee will also have to compete against Trump’s economic advantage. This won’t be easy: two-thirds of American voters expect Trump to be reelected, according to a new poll from Monmouth University, and 42% of those voters admitted Trump deserves a second term.
What’s more: the blue wave Democrats have hoped for has yet to appear. Voter turnout in the Iowa and New Hampshire primaries fell far short of what Democrats had anticipated. Meanwhile, Trump’s rallies in both states were packed with lines out the door.
More gathered to hear we will never be a socialist Nation,than gathered to hear Grandpa Commie call the POTUS names.
Trump is a corporatist masquerading as a populist.
In the 2012 New Hampshire Republican presidential primary, Mitt Romney received 97,591 votes.
In the 2012 New Hampshire Democratic presidential primary, Barack Obama received 49,080 votes.
What is significant is, instead of casting a bogus vote to prop up a weak Democrat, these people came out and voted for Trump. Instead of playing the left’s political games, they wanted to show support for Trump, even though he is unchallenged.
Another impeachment should seal the deal.
And this even tho some Republican voters crossed party lines (after they felt Trump was safely the winner by a mile) and voted AMY K. so Warren and Biden ended up with ZERO delegates.
Watch for this strategy to play out in various states so that the weakest Dem candidate becomes their nominee.
@Greg: Hahaha…troll, triggered.
Scrambled off to google to get proof of “nuh uh!”
@Nathan Blue: He verified the numbers, its so funny, was Mittens the incumbent or BHO?
49080 x 2 < 100000
You know us with our math n' reading comprehension and knowing where Wisconsin is on the map and stuff hahaha.
Trump is a corporatist masquerading as a populist.
And Barry bailing out the general motors CORPORATION proved he wasnt, while screwing the 401K and retirement GM bond holders.
@Nathan Blue, #6:
The Democratic Party turnout for the New Hampshire primary was higher in 2020 than it was in 2012. You should have a chuckle about that, too.
@Greg: What was the incentive in 2012 they had an incumbent, you see its reading and understanding the article that you lack.
Still laughing pony soldier still laughing
@Greg: 2012, when the Democrat incumbent was running unopposed? Wow. ANOTHER bombshell.
@Deplorable Me, #10:
Actually, there were 14 names on the 2012 New Hampshire Democratic Party presidential primary ballot.
I think Vermin Supreme might be able to take out Trump, if only they’d give him a chance.
@Greg: You’re probably right. I don’t think you’ll even need to vote. Tell your friends not to bother, either.