Clinton’s problem was not an enthusiasm gap. It was fear. People were scared of her.

Clinton’s problem was not an enthusiasm gap. It was fear. People were scared of her.

Clinton was being investigated for deleting classified documents tied to the killing of Americans in Libya. She appeared guilty, but the investigation fizzled for questionable reasons — then reopened at the last minute. Rumors spread freely on right-leaning circles online that her enemies tended to “disappear.” She had a reputation for being ruthless and efficient. Yet she neglected key battleground states — probably because she underestimated Trump, and his disturbing threats to prosecute her during the debates (again playing into this fear of someone being above the law).

Independents don’t fear Biden. They fear Trump, for good reason. Trump isn’t an unknown anymore — he’s a certifiable monster. He’s killed hundreds of thousands through deceit and incompetence. He refuses to wear a mask during the Coronavirus pandemic. He’s dismantled the CDC. He’s suggested disinfectant injections as medical treatment. And he’s now “pinned” a tweet about cancelling the American presidential election.

It’s really not much of a choice.