Staff Reports
As the nation gears up for the 2024 presidential election, a whopping 6 out of 10 voters are expecting a disastrous “black swan” event that could throw everything into turmoil. And what’s got them on edge? Well, it’s not just any ol’ run-of-the-mill concerns. They’re fretting over the possibility of a depression, a domestic terrorist attack, and, brace yourselves, a legal snag for former President Donald Trump. The Colorado Supreme Court is looking to kick Trump off the primary ballot, and if that’s not enough to make your blood pressure soar, they’re even leaving room for Trump to make an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. It’s like a reality TV show, but with more judicial drama and fewer roses.
Pollster Jeremy Zogby is ringing the alarm bells, arguing that this legal tangle could make the previous election brawls look like child’s play. He’s likening this whole saga to a movie franchise, suggesting that this third installment might just outdo the chaos of the first two. It’s like the Fast and the Furious of the political world – except it’s more like the Furious and the Even More Furious.
2024 'black swan' lands early in Colorado ballot challenge
Pollster Jeremy @zogbystrategies : 'We have the beginnings of our 2024 black swan event. While we got accustomed to ‘Trump on Trial,’ this ups the ante considerably.'https://t.co/SxeNwmXP5g pic.twitter.com/nioWaWBLhE
— Paul Bedard (@SecretsBedard) December 20, 2023
But wait, there’s more! The anxiety doesn’t stop there. Another poll, this time from John Zogby Strategies, found that not only are voters losing sleep over potential disasters, but they’re actually considering prepping for the worst-case scenarios. It’s like they’re stocking up on canned goods and duct tape, just in case the big one hits. And while we’re at it, let’s talk numbers. A staggering 63% of voters believe a black swan event is looming on the horizon, and they’re not just your run-of-the-mill worrywarts; we’ve got Democrats, Republicans, and independents all nodding in agreement. It’s a rare moment of unity, folks – the only thing both sides can agree on is that the sky might just fall.
What’s more, the top concern on their doomsday checklist is none other than an economic depression, followed closely by a potential attack on the banking system or electric grid – because who needs electricity, right? They’re also sweating over the possibility of a terrorist attack and, hold onto your hats, World War III. It’s a real nail-biter of a survey, and it’s got “anxiety” written all over it.
And just when you thought the drama was reaching its peak, John Zogby drops a bombshell. He’s worried that if the 2024 election doesn’t pan out the way some folks want it to, we could be looking at a post-election black swan event. In other words, neither side might be willing to accept the outcome, leading to an all-out political brawl. It’s like a bad breakup, but instead of dividing up CDs, they’re fighting over the fate of the nation. Yikes! So, buckle up, folks – it’s going to be one heck of a ride to 2024, and we might need some serious therapy sessions afterward.
