Van Jones, a former adviser to Obama, drew a parallel between the enthusiastic reception for former President Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention and the overwhelming support former President Barack Obama received in 2008. He remarked that the level of excitement at the Republican convention was reminiscent of Obama’s initial nomination more than ten years ago. This observation was made in response to the upbeat demeanor displayed by CNN senior political commentator Scott Jennings during the panel discussion.
“This spirit this guy [Jennings] has, you guys think it’s because he’s drunk, he’s not! This whole thing is like this. Hey, listen, hey guys, the last time I was at a convention that felt like this was Obama 2008. There’s something happening where … ” Jones said.
“It’s just like Obama, and just like Obama, Trump is showing at this convention he has the capacity to alter the composition of the electorate, that is the difference,” Jennings added.
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David Axelrod, a former senior adviser to Obama, highlighted the fact that Obama was able to appeal to individuals on both sides of the political spectrum. Trump is scheduled to deliver his first public address since the assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks fired eight shots into the crowd, resulting in the death of a father of two daughters and injuries to Trump and two others.
Trump is currently ahead in the 2024 presidential race, leading nationally and in swing states. According to an Emerson College poll released on Thursday, Trump is leading nationally among registered voters with 46% compared to 42%, and is also ahead in swing states like North Carolina and Arizona. The poll, conducted between July 15-16, surveyed 2,000 voters with a margin of error of 2.1%.
