Mark Cuban, the billionaire business tycoon, has recently found himself in a peculiar situation.
Despite his vocal support for Vice President Kamala Harris, a recent poll indicates that his followers overwhelmingly favor former President Donald Trump. This revelation comes amidst Cuban's increasingly critical stance towards Trump as the 2024 election cycle looms.
According to The Post Millennial, Cuban conducted a poll over the weekend, asking his followers, "Whos persona and character would you like to see young children grow up to have?" The options presented were Trump and Harris. The results were startling, with Trump securing a commanding lead of 68.9 percent, while Harris trailed with a mere 31.1 percent. This poll, which drew participation from over 800,000 users, suggests a significant disconnect between Cuban's political leanings and those of his followers.
Cuban's relationship with Trump has been a rollercoaster. Initially, he supported Trump's presidential bid in 2016, even considering the possibility of serving as his vice president. In 2015, Cuban praised Trump's candidness, stating, I dont care if he says the wrong thing. He says whats on his mind. He gives honest answers rather than prepared answers. This is more important than anything any candidate has done in years. However, his support for Trump has since waned.
The poll's results sparked a flurry of responses from conservative and libertarian commentators. Many mocked Cuban for the apparent lack of support for Harris among his followers. Some even suggested that Cuban would not want his daughters to use relationships for political advancement, alluding to Harris' past relationship with Willie Brown, which propelled her into California politics when Brown was 30 years her senior.
In recent times, Cuban has publicly supported Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies in business. He has also accused Elon Musk of manipulating algorithms to favor "right-leaning people." In a post, he praised Harris for her independence, stating, "Kamala Harris is not falling in line with Democratic Party Policies. Kamala Harris is defining her own policies, and the Democratic Party is falling in line with her. She literally is redefining the party."
However, many respondents challenged this assertion, arguing that Harris lacks clear policies. This ongoing debate underscores the complexities of political alignment and the challenges faced by public figures like Cuban, who must navigate the intricate web of their personal beliefs, public image, and follower expectations.
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