Its not assuring. Go read the comments over on the NYT Bret Stephens column

-"Bret, this is the first time I've ever agreed with you"

-"I can't believe I'm saying this, but the Democrats are gaslighting us and are no better than the Republicans"

-"I can't vote for Biden in good conscience: he should not be running the country in this condition".

-"tell me how this is one of the most important times in American history and yet you're willing to lose because you don't want to hurt an old guy's feelings".

-"stop saying that this is an important election. I look at my one-year old and wonder what kind of country he's going to grow up in. And the Democrats don't care: they'd rather hand out participation trophies".

Sometimes it is not enough to do our best: we must do what is required-Winston Churchill.