Staff Reports
Mark Cuban, the minority owner of the Dallas Mavericks and known for his colourful commentary, recently threw his hat in the ring with a poll on X that pitted former President Donald Trump against Vice President Kamala Harris. Though his past association with Trump might make one think he has some allegiance to the former president, Cuban’s current political musings suggest otherwise. In a dramatic twist, Trump logged a staggering 68.9 per cent of the votes compared to Harris’ meagre 31.1 percent, with over 804,000 enthusiastic voters weighing in on who they believe embodies the character and persona for children to emulate.
Cuban’s poll results are a stark reminder that the former president still has a firm grasp on the hearts and minds of many Americans, even as Cuban has turned sharply against him. Notably, the billionaire mogul famously expressed a willingness to serve as Trump’s running mate back in 2016, but fast forward to 2023, and he has made clear his disdain for the former president. In a shocking declaration earlier this year, Cuban proclaimed that he would choose President Biden over Trump even if the latter were on his deathbed, a bold assertion that makes one wonder if Cuban believes political loyalty is now a matter of life or death.
The left never learn – Mark Cuban put a poll out on X yesterday. Not the results he was hoping for 🤣
Over 800,000 votes and 5.4 million views https://t.co/Z5QrcX51hDIt's still sad to see that 31% of our country is filled with retards pic.twitter.com/hbaGXsI4Fa
— Kristen Hansen (@Trumpgal613) September 1, 2024
Remarkably, this shift in Cuban’s allegiance came after Kamala Harris climbed aboard the Democratic Party nomination train without casting a single primary vote. Harris, whose policies often seem to mirror those of Trump-like proclaiming the necessity for a border wall and advocating for no taxes on tips—has found an unexpected ally in Cuban despite his disdain for the former president. In an eye-rolling twist of logic, Cuban claimed that it is Trump, not Harris, who is imitating her policy platform, a statement that could easily leave one scratching their head.
In a bizarre attempt to reshape the narrative, Cuban concluded that Kamala Harris is not simply going along with Democratic Party policies but is instead charting her own course, with the party scrambling to keep up. His claim that “Kamala Harris is redefining the party” raises eyebrows, especially since Harris has yet to publicly unveil a formal policy platform. In typical Democratic fashion, it appears she is still getting her act together while Cuban plays the role of the cheerleader.
To further underscore the uncertainty surrounding the Harris campaign, a top ally recently admitted that the campaign’s policies are still “in development,” with Election Day fast approaching. In a world where formulation seems to be the operative word, one has to wonder just how many values the Harris campaign can come up with before voters hit the polls. It’s a testament to the challenges facing the Democratic side when even those in Harris’ orbit acknowledge there’s a serious lack of direction. As people look ahead to the election, they may find themselves relying less on untested policies and more on consistent leaders—like Trump—who appear to resonate with a larger portion of the populace, as Cuban’s own poll indicates.
