I Must Be an Idiot! Biden and Trump Are Polling 50/50??

Carter W.
3 min readOct 31, 2023

Hey there, I’ve got to say, I’ve been hitting my head against a wall so much lately that I’m starting to think I might actually be an idiot. Why, you ask? Well, it’s all about the latest polls that have got me shaking my head. Can you believe Biden and Trump are polling 50/50? It’s like the political world decided to throw a curveball just to keep us on our toes. Can we make any sense of this?

Now, before we get too deep into this political rabbit hole, I want to make it clear that I’m not a political expert. I’m just a regular person, with common sense, trying to make sense of the madness that is American politics. So, don’t take my word as gospel; consider this more of a sadly humorous take on the situation.

First things first, I’ve got to hand it to the pollsters. They must be having a field day with this one. You can just imagine them on the phone with some unsuspecting American, asking questions like, “On a scale of 1 to 10, how much do you love or loathe these guys?” I mean, who doesn’t enjoy a good ol’ game of political tug-of-war?

But seriously, 50/50? Are we sure they’re not just messing with us? It’s like asking, “Do you prefer chocolate ice cream or jumping off a building AND getting hit by a car after you land?” I can’t help but wonder if some people are just having a laugh when they respond. Maybe they’re voting for the guy they think will provide the best late-night comedy material. I wouldn’t put it past some people.

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Carter W.

I retired at 38, divorced at 41, and have been searching for self-fulfillment since. I have two incredible kids, a great running dog, and one awesome girlfriend