"The problem is how they [presidential candidates] are perceived by the public. Because while voting may not matter all that much, public perception does. The political system must maintain the approval or at least acquiescence of the public. Americans must *believe* they are governing themselves. This is why the media works so hard to maintain that illusion."
https://tommullen.substack.com/p/the-real-problem-with-biden-and-trump#:~:text=The%20problem%20is,maintain%20that%20illusion.
/ Marakesh ð“…¦
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