He’s too confident.
Filmmaker and activist Michael Moore expressed skepticism about concerns from Democrats regarding the competitive nature of the 2024 presidential election, particularly the idea that former President Trump could emerge victorious. In an interview with CNN, Moore criticized the anxious mindset of many within the Democratic Party, stating he was surprised that they still believed Trump had a chance to win.
“Democrats seem to be a rather anxious bunch,” Moore remarked. “It’s shocking that they think Trump could actually win.”
He noted that there is likely to be a significant turnout of women voters ahead of the election, especially in light of the backlash against the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in 2022. Moore challenged those who think women might abstain from voting, saying, “Do you not know any women? Do you not live with a woman?”
When asked by CNN anchor Brianna Keilar if he trusted polling data that indicates a close race, Moore was hesitant. He referred to a recent Fox News poll showing Vice President Kamala Harris with a slight lead over Trump, but he emphasized his doubts about such polling. While he acknowledged that he wasn’t completely dismissive of polls, he expressed more confidence in surveys focused on voter issues rather than candidate popularity.
Moore highlighted the inaccuracies of polling in the 2016 election, recalling how The New York Times had given Hillary Clinton an 85% chance of winning on Election Day. “I don’t think people should base their lives on these polls,” he stated.
He criticized some Democrats for suggesting that Harris should moderate her positions due to the perceived electoral threats, arguing that her progressive stances on issues like abortion, environmental policy, and gun control align with mainstream American views.
Moore contended that the majority of Americans support progressive policies, citing issues such as climate change, minimum wage, and regulatory measures to protect communities from disasters like Hurricane Helene.
He recently warned Harris against shifting toward the political center due to pressure from donors, stating that such a move could potentially alienate voters and dampen turnout. In a post on Substack, he cautioned that abandoning her progressive principles could have negative consequences for the Democratic Party.
