ChatGPT on the US election results and prospects
Here’s the article that ChatGPT wrote, entirely on its own, with this prompt:
Write an article with my thoughts on the results of the US Presidential election. What my hopes and my fears are. How Trump won by a landslide and how Kamala Harris performed below my expectations. The article must have four paragraphs, 8 lines per paragraph, and it must be written in English.
Here is a draft of the article following your guidelines:
The 2024 U.S. presidential election ended in a decisive victory for Donald Trump, a result that many anticipated but that still shook the political landscape. Trump’s sweeping win reflects a shift in voter sentiment, driven perhaps by economic anxieties, skepticism of establishment policies, and a desire for what supporters call “strong leadership.” Many believed that Trump would resonate with working-class voters frustrated by economic stagnation and social division. As Trump now prepares for his second term, his landslide win signals the public’s faith in his bold promises, though his approach will likely be as polarizing as ever.
On the other side, Kamala Harris, who many hoped would bring a fresh perspective, fell short of expectations in both her campaign strategy and voter appeal. Her performance, particularly among key demographic groups that had supported the Biden-Harris ticket in 2020, was underwhelming. Voter turnout among younger and minority voters didn’t reach the levels needed, partly due to Harris’s inability to fully energize these groups. Her policy proposals, though bold, often failed to resonate in the way that her supporters anticipated, raising questions about the effectiveness of her messaging and overall campaign direction.
Looking ahead, my hope is that Trump’s presidency will prioritize addressing the pressing issues that Americans face daily: economic uncertainty, social division, and an increasing distrust in institutions. A landslide victory provides a mandate, and it’s crucial that Trump’s administration uses this moment not for divisive rhetoric, but for practical solutions that could help unify the nation. There’s potential here for Trump to pivot toward broader appeal and show he can deliver on promises without alienating diverse communities, but this will require a disciplined, thoughtful approach.
Yet, my fears lie in the likelihood that Trump may double down on some of the most contentious aspects of his previous term. A landslide win could embolden his approach to bypass collaboration and compromise, deepening the existing political rifts. I fear that, instead of fostering unity, Trump’s approach could lead to greater polarization and even starker division. As Harris’s defeat reveals the challenges faced by Democrats in bridging those same divides, the country may be at risk of entering an era defined by extremes, rather than productive, inclusive governance.
It does not express my views, I’m much more pesimistic than what the text shows, but I must admit that it’s quite well written bull crap. What do you think?