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diva77

(7,880 posts) Mon Jul 29, 2024, 12:18 AM Jul 29

the cashier (white male) said he won't vote for Kamala or Trump. He'll probably vote for RFK. He says Kamala was not [View all]

legitimately made the presidential candidate for the Dems. I could tell he was angry beneath the surface.

I was at a loss for words - I said some innocuous things, but I'd love suggestions for rapid responses to this type of voter that could diffuse his anger and reel him into the Kamala vote -- altho. his misogyny was palpable.

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the cashier (white male) said he won't vote for Kamala or Trump. He'll probably vote for RFK. He says Kamala was not [View all] diva77 Jul 29 OP

He's a Trump voter. Doesn't have the intestinal fortitude to admit it. onecaliberal Jul 29 #1

I suspect you are correct! It all started when I asked if he was registered to vote. diva77 Jul 29 #2

Agree. Those are the people I would encourage to vote for RFK MaryMagdaline Jul 29 #18

Ralph Nader, 25 years later. OAITW r.2.0 Jul 29 #3

hmmm...not sure I understand your response? diva77 Jul 29 #5

Remember when Ralph told us there was not a dime's worth of difference between Republicans and Democrats? OAITW r.2.0 Jul 29 #7

Thanks for clarifying! diva77 Jul 29 #8

I know a LOT of people who say "There's no difference". It's a lazy person's response. Bucky Jul 29 #16

let's not be too quick to dismiss or broad-brush it as a lazy person's response The Wandering Harper Jul 29 #26

It seems he doesn't understand how Dems elect Phoenix61 Jul 29 #4

this is helpful; thanks! diva77 Jul 29 #6

Bring up how Hillary got more votes than Trump JI7 Jul 29 #9

Good one, for sure!! ...altho that could have led to him dropping a watermelon on my foot. diva77 Jul 29 #10

Rapid responses probably not useful, surely not easily available; elleng Jul 29 #11

Probably so. I think next time I'll be more selective when asking whether someone is registered to vote. diva77 Jul 29 #12

I just don't ask!!! (CHICKEN, I am! Hate confrontation.) elleng Jul 29 #19

The odds of encountering a dumpster around here are slim -- blue area. If I were in a questionable area, I wouldn't ask. diva77 Jul 29 #20

Yoda, you are! Begun, the confrontation has. nt DontBelieveEastisEas Jul 29 #23

"He says Kamala was not legitimately made the presidential candidate for the Dems." J_William_Ryan Jul 29 #13

Ok, makes sense. Now I understand more thoroughly what happened. Thank you!!! diva77 Jul 29 #15

I talk about my 401k, the low unemployment rate, how inflation in the US is lower than Europe, the GOP's lack of plans Bucky Jul 29 #14

Excellent suggestions! I'm going to keep a little cheat sheet with me to refer to. In the past, I have raised many of diva77 Jul 29 #17

My first question would have been, "Can you tell me exactly what IS the niyad Jul 29 #21

Good one! The response would've been hemming and hawing diva77 Jul 29 #22

He's a future sore loser-man. The Unmitigated Gall Jul 29 #24

Ask That Cashier Again After the Conventions MrWowWow Jul 29 #25

You could say: Do an Internet search for Project 2025, and you'll see how important it is to vote for the candidate who Doodley Jul 29 #27

Another good one! ...gonna put it on my cheat sheet diva77 Jul 29 #29

So he's okay with Trump trying to overthrow election and instigating Jan 6 rioters wishstar Jul 29 #28

I would have asked him to cite his authority for Zoomie1986 Jul 29 #30

Incel... hlthe2b Jul 29 #31

A vote for Koo Koo RFK Jr. is a WASTED vote. Only helps The Orange Rapist. Deek1935 Jul 29 #32

I would say nothing kcr Jul 29 #33

"Did you register as a Democrat and vote for Joe Biden? No? Then our nominee's legitimacy is not your concern." nt A Clearing Jul 29 #34

In other words mercuryblues Jul 29 #35

There isn't a magic rapid response, and people in semi-captive work situations like this generally aren't interested in WhiskeyGrinder Jul 29 #36

Tell him he might as well stay home and flush his vote down the toilet. Then mention you heard Vinca Jul 29 #37

I don't think we waste our time going after this pinkstarburst Jul 29 #38

Why post this...one guy who is undoubtedly a MAGA...I would say no response is need-perhaps an eye roll? Demsrule86 Jul 29 #39