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still_one

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34. The argument that if the race is a toss up will dissuade people from voting does not apply,

Thu Aug 20, 2020, 08:12 AM

Aug 2020

especially this year.

The reverse has also been argued by some. If we are ahead we don't need to vote. That argument was made in 2016 by some who didn't vote, saying they thought Hillary had it in the bag

Both arguments do not apply this time around. There is no ambiguity what the stakes are, and nothing can be taken for granted

As I stated previously the Cook Electoral Analysis, while it has Biden winning the electoral college, it is a very tenuous lead because it depends on leaning Democratic states

https://cookpolitical.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/EC%20Ratings.072320.2.pdf

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Fact is this election is a flat out toss up right now/Don't be fooled into complacency!! [View all] NewsCenter28 Aug 2020 OP

Your threads are mega dependable Awsi Dooger Aug 2020 #1

Look, like you, I don't want it to be a dead heat NewsCenter28 Aug 2020 #4

Texas was never really in play LeftInTX Aug 2020 #6

I hear you: we can't take anything for granted sandensea Aug 2020 #2

How does he go from MFM008 Aug 2020 #3

I don't think it is a tossup mvd Aug 2020 #5

Agreed. We can't get complacent. captain queeg Aug 2020 #7

We can easily lose. And if we dont do everything in our power jorgevlorgan Aug 2020 #8

Nope....just now looked at 538..not being complacent but it's NOT a toss up Trafalgar poll rating C- Thekaspervote Aug 2020 #9

Forgetting the Talfagar polling. Here is the latest from your Ppolling Numbers in Minnesota still_one Aug 2020 #33

NC looks the same. Dead heat. VOTE. n/t CousinIT Aug 2020 #10

Huge K&R ... favorable polling never guarantees a win. Auggie Aug 2020 #11

You say it's a toss up but only cause of one state? Wanderlust988 Aug 2020 #12

Complacency did us in 4 years ago... Wounded Bear Aug 2020 #13

Yes, but for some the constant drone of the race is a toss up is a big negative Thekaspervote Aug 2020 #14

Exactly...you have to wonder why people post these sort of thread...such crap too. Demsrule86 Aug 2020 #21

The argument that if the race is a toss up will dissuade people from voting does not apply, still_one Aug 2020 #34

no, that was Comey JI7 Aug 2020 #18

Complacency had nothing to do with it...Comey and the Green slime party with the Russian Demsrule86 Aug 2020 #22

I still don't know what the complacency thing is about. betsuni Aug 2020 #15

Some want Biden to win but not by a landslide...he was not their first choice you see. Demsrule86 Aug 2020 #23

I don't know what the hell to think. betsuni Aug 2020 #29

+1 Sherman A1 Aug 2020 #16

Definitely a toss-up oswaldactedalone Aug 2020 #17

I for one am sick of hearing about the all powerful right which they are not. We won back the House Demsrule86 Aug 2020 #24

And just to be clear, this election is not a toss up...Biden leads in every poll. Facts are stubborn Demsrule86 Aug 2020 #25

And we have to factor in the margin of cheating. So yes. Definitely a toss up. Squinch Aug 2020 #19

No it is not...so sick of this sort of post which is demoralizing and actually Demsrule86 Aug 2020 #20

Not sure what you're talking about oswaldactedalone Aug 2020 #27

From the electoral college perspective this is very close and can go either way. still_one Aug 2020 #31

It isn't demoralizing LeftInTX Aug 2020 #41

Trashing. Demsrule86 Aug 2020 #26

Probably a good idea for you!! USALiberal Aug 2020 #37

Yes, I don't need the sky is falling posts and after looking at the polls...without merit. Demsrule86 Aug 2020 #38

LOL, sky is falling? I saw nothing close in the OP. Nice try! Reality! nt USALiberal Aug 2020 #39

The OP is right. Charlie Cook's electoral ratings in July demonstrate that still_one Aug 2020 #28

You are correct oswaldactedalone Aug 2020 #30

We are on the same page Oswald. still_one Aug 2020 #32

no personal attacks obamanut2012 Aug 2020 #35

That is bullshit to call out a poster like that! SlogginThroughIt Aug 2020 #40

Your point is very well taken. Music Man Aug 2020 #36