Did Donald Trump Have a Chance of Winning?

Two polar opposite individuals vied for the highest office in the United States. One man managed to captivate audiences, drawing massive crowds across the country, even during the darkest days of a global pandemic. The other struggled to muster a small crowd in a high school gym pre-pandemic. One pursued a relentless campaign strategy, engaging with media outlets and the public with unwavering enthusiasm. The other retreated to obscurity, offering minimal and heavily controlled interviews. One had devoted supporters who believed in his message of national revival. The other had and was only supported by a fraction of those who despised his opponent.

So, which candidate triumphed? The second.

How Did He Pull It Off?

The path to victory for the second individual was paved with three critical factors:

Manipulated Election Rules: His political party redefined the rules in key states, allowing for early voting and mail-in ballots. This strategic move enabled the party to secure just enough votes from those who participated in early ballots, countering a significant turnout advantage the first candidate held among in-person voters. Controlled Polling: Opinion polling organizations, heavily influenced by his party, perpetuated the illusion of an unassailable lead for the second candidate. Media narratives unfairly portrayed the first candidate as a non-starter, thereby robbing him of any realistic fight and hope. Media and Tech Censorship: Media and tech companies conspired to silence unfavorable stories about the second candidate while amplifying negative stories about the first candidate. This biased media landscape hindered the first candidate's chances of effectively communicating his message.

Thus, the answer to the original question is clear: Donald Trump never had a legitimate chance of winning the 2020 election.

The Lingering Effect: A Wasted Opportunity and Time

Unfortunately, the political landscape missed a crucial opportunity during the previous term. Many voters, disillusioned with the status quo, looked for meaningful alternatives. Yet, the incumbent's tenure ended with an unprecedented squander of eight years. This period was marked by a lack of substantial policy innovations, leading to an ongoing waste of time in both 2024 and beyond. As of now, nearly fourteen months into 2024, the media continues to focus on the 2020 election, despite the impending 2024 election.

The abysmal showing of the current administration has pushed the United States into a dangerous path reminiscent of 's presidency. This administration's failures have ignited a downward spiral, and with Trump set to run again, we brace ourselves for yet another futile cycle of political games, designed to undermine truly effective governance.

The orange figure remains a metaphorical hurricane, sending waves of chaos and division. Whether he chooses to run or not, he'll need to come up with innovative excuses or repeat the line that always proves him wrong: loser.