Rachel Maddow calls the bluff of Trump supporters who claim to be making a 'business decision'

Rachel Maddow looks at some of the reasons why a Trump supporter might claim to look past his many shortcomings because they consider their vote a business decision, and why those business decision reasons actually favor supporting Kamala Harris. This is an excerpted portion of the October 14, 2024 A block. 



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[runcaz]

Rachel is right. 100% right, but those who most need to hear this I imagine are not watching MSNBC.

[DwightHarris-cl]

Choosing between right and wrong cannot be this difficult.

[jackiechristian-disy]

I often forget how old I am. I am 67. Because my Grandfather was mayor of a small TN town, I have been "in politics" since 9 going to people's home to ask for their votes. Maybe younger folks don't realize how abnormal it is for Republicans, in droves, to be begging/pleading with their own party members to vote for the other side. These people realize this election is not ordinary, something is very wrong with voting for Trump....People need to listen and stop making excuses. Please vote country over party...just this once and see how good it feels to do right by your country!

[LazJackson-ne]

Tremendous reporting on a variety of facts. VOTE 💙🌊🇺🇸

[melaniemiller]

It's the business of HATE. FULL STOP.

[sherrie]

Yeah. I heard what "a great businessman" Trump was so many times in 2016. But the truth is that he was a terrible businessman, and he was a terrible president.

[mkst]

Been self employed for 20 years and had my best year ever last year.

As I like to say: prices vary over time but losing your rights is forever.

[alasdairblack]

Incredible respect for Rachel Maddow. 🇨🇦

[kevinoffuttisagirl]

If I were basing my vote strictly on a business decision…I wouldn’t vote for the “businessman” that filed bankruptcy 7 times!!!

[leighmartin]

Thank you Rachel Maddow for your clear discussions on these issues....we need intelligent discussions. Keep your honest, intelligent voice speaking now...L. Martin

[dawnschneider]

What policies??? He has absolutely nothing to offer, he needs to go away.

[iliketowach]

Citing Trump as a positive business model is like citing chlamydia as a positive health choice.

[I-Have-Fire]

When people talk about 45’s record, I wonder if they’re referring to his number of failed businesses? Or do they mean his number of convictions. Or indictments? Or is it, the number of contractor’s he’s fleeced? Or the number of lies? Because, yeah, he’s got quite the “record”

[tamdsms]

You tell ‘em Rachel, & give ‘em “WHAT FOR”!!! For democracy & humanity’s sake VOTE BLUE💙

[javagirl]

Ms. Madddow is simply brilliant! Well educated and informed, great communicator, and so well balanced in her presentation. She's the best broadcast journalist out there!

[Schoolforthesoul]

As am American I cast my vote for what is best for my country as a whole, not what just benefits me best personally.

[RenzoRavioli]

Supporting a guy who had 7 bankruptcies and sells 100k crappy watches. Yeah, that really shows more about their lack of business knowledge than anything.

[eunicedesouza]

You’re obviously doing a great job Rachel, trolls are out in hoards!

[nurselisa]

"But I like his policies"...says no logical human

[MEKIDAME]

Nobody explains it like Rachel. Thanks!