In a tweet that sounds like it was written by an amateur political coach, Donald Trump is calling on his followers in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District to vote for a certain Matt Van Epps. The enthusiasm is great – at least among those who know who Matt Van Epps even is.
The tweet itself reads like a mix of campaign rally and a lost note found on the subway. 'MAGA Warrior' – sounds martial, but what exactly makes Matt Van Epps a warrior? Is he fighting against high taxes or against the progressive agenda? Or just against being forgotten?
Also interesting is the urgency with which Trump is driving his followers to the polls. 'GET OUT AND VOTE TOMORROW' – as if the fate of the nation depended on this one special election. Maybe it’s just a test of how well his influence on social media still works.
One thing is certain: democracy thrives on participation. And if Trump can motivate his people to vote even for unknown candidates, then that’s at least a sign that the system still works. Even if one wonders if the voters know what they’re actually voting for.
