(C) Daily Kos This story was originally published by Daily Kos and is unaltered. . . . . . . . . . . Send in the Clowns — The Week in Editorial Cartoons, Part 2 [1] ['This Content Is Not Subject To Review Daily Kos Staff Prior To Publication.'] Date: 2024-06-03 Link to Part 1 of This Diary — He Lies, He Cheats, He Steals, But… — The Week in Editorial Cartoon, Part 1 The Electorate’s Reaction to Trump’s Convictions The 2024 Election will likely be decided at the margins, and any slight shift from one party to another could be the decisive factor. Two polls show signs of erosion in Trump’s support. A Morning Consult poll cited in Axios shows that almost half of independent voters think Trump should withdraw from the race. The January 2024 Gallup survey below showed that 43% of Americans are independents, while Democrats and Republicans comprise 27% each of the current electorate. Even as it is true that most independents lean one way or the other, i.e., either Democratic or Republican, it is also true that, by definition, such voters aren’t beholden to either party. If almost half of independents feel Trump is not qualified to run and should withdraw, that cannot be — in any way, shape, or form — be interpreted as good news for him. Where Are the Clowns? x The race to defend Donald Trump. pic.twitter.com/62vasjHbo2 — Michael de Adder (@deAdder) May 31, 2024 Attribution: Michael de Adder @deAdder Could Trump’s conviction change the dynamics of this race in favor of the incumbent? An analysis by Dan Balz in the Washington Post suggests that it could. Trump’s guilty verdict sharpens the two big questions of this election Two big questions could define the debate between Trump and Biden from here forward. The first is which candidate poses the bigger threat to the future of the country. The second is which candidate will make the lives of Americans better than they are today. Though related, the first focuses on character and temperament, the second on substance and policy... Some polls taken before the verdict indicated that a conviction could prompt some Trump supporters to peel off. Democratic pollster Celinda Lake said she is convinced that the outcome of the trial will have an impact, real or indirect, particularly in the perceptions of the character of the two candidates. “It helps shift the character axis from strength and weakness, which Trump wanted, to stability and presidential character, which serves Biden better,” she said. The More the Convictions, the Louder the Complaints x Election interference. Today’s @theage @smh cartoon pic.twitter.com/N1zENR6sdt — MattGolding Cartoons (@GoldingCartoons) June 2, 2024 Looking Good in His New Uniform x After Trump was convicted on all 34 felony counts today, lots of people have been reminding me of this viral cartoon from seven years ago. During those years it's been seen and shared around the world by people hoping that the rule of law would be upheld. pic.twitter.com/EB6ATpL7HJ — Paul Duginski (@CartoonKahuna) May 31, 2024 ‘L’ is for Losers x Put together another thread of the best Trump Conviction tweets because the internet is undefeated just like charges against Trump. 34-0 pic.twitter.com/5Kajj836KU — I Smoked Trump On 34 Criminal Counts (@BlackKnight10k) June 1, 2024 He is Yesterday’s News x I don't think so. This smells of spin. What else are you going to say when you get convicted on 34 counts 6 weeks before the convention? For once, America needs to quit buying Trump's snake oil. Quit being afraid f the convict. pic.twitter.com/DA4RWBywVN — Joyce Alene (@JoyceWhiteVance) June 1, 2024 You Can’t Evade the Law Forever You Should Be in Jail, My Friend Sure F-E-L-O-N No Way Jailhouse Rock Finally! Headed to Jail… Again Sooner or Later… Thank You, Alvin Bragg The Red Tie Brigade ‘Totalitarian Unanimity’ In the days since Donald Trump was found guilty of 34 felonies, Republicans have rallied around their presumptive nominee for president. And they’ve rallied hard. It’s not surprising since a parade of Republicans even attended his trial dressed like him. A Subtle, But Important, Difference An Assist from a Sympathetic Judge It Ain’t Our Fault… /s True Patriots (Not So) Happy Travels As a convicted felon, Trump cannot travel to almost 40 countries. Their laws prohibit entry into their countries by individuals with a criminal record. x Trump needs to be banned from America — Outspoken™️ (@Out5p0ken) May 31, 2024 Now that Donald Trump is a convicted felon, his list of countries to visit has gotten much shorter. Trump was found guilty on Thursday of 34 counts of falsifying records in an effort to keep adult film star Stormy Daniels quiet about an affair that occurred in the 2000s. That means certain freedoms Mr Trump once enjoyed may be out of his reach — and could have a serious effect on his ability to carry out his presidential duties, including traveling to foreign countries. Nearly 40 nations - inlcuding Canada and the UK - have strict policies when it comes to allowing individuals with criminal records across their borders, and barring a special accommodation, Trump would be held to those same standards. It’s unclear if he would be allowed to visit if he wins the presidental election in November, but remains a felon. 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