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andym

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18. FYI, He declared the race in 2016 over on October 14
Tue Sep 1, 2020, 09:01 PM
Sep 2020

So, he may be correct, but no one can be sure until the election is over and the votes are counted.

https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/301082-respected-election-handicapper-calls-election-for-hillary

"One of the most respected election handicappers in the country says the presidential race between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton is now “over,” with victory assured for Clinton, the Democratic nominee.

“Take a close look at the new Fox News poll,” tweeted Charlie Cook, publisher of the Cook Political Report.

“This race is OVER.”...

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This is the 2nd one of these I have heard. I have heard enough of the be afraid group as I LizBeth Sep 2020 #1
I Believe Cook To Be Correct Me. Sep 2020 #4
I do not think any of us is going to take it for granted with the criminal/cheating Trump. LizBeth Sep 2020 #17
The Media... Mike Nelson Sep 2020 #2
That Is So True Me. Sep 2020 #5
One thing I like about Cook... DrToast Sep 2020 #3
Good to see, but there's always putin. elleng Sep 2020 #6
THere Is Me. Sep 2020 #9
tramp IS going to help him try to beat us. elleng Sep 2020 #10
Of Course He Will Me. Sep 2020 #13
HOw About POsitive Axtion? Me. Sep 2020 #22
I hope Cook is right and Trump takes the down ballot SharonClark Sep 2020 #7
What Charlie Cook points out is that those who voted third party or didn't vote in 2016, most will still_one Sep 2020 #8
Cook got praise as well from Rachael Bitecofer for saying the race is not even close!! Thekaspervote Sep 2020 #11
I Did Not Know That Me. Sep 2020 #12
Rachel Bitecofer somehow believes nobody changes their mind Awsi Dooger Sep 2020 #21
I really hope so. Miigwech Sep 2020 #14
He is on the James Carville War Room podcast from last week bdjhawk Sep 2020 #15
The truth is... Tones2345 Sep 2020 #16
Arkansas is not in play. Trust me Patterson Sep 2020 #20
FYI, He declared the race in 2016 over on October 14 andym Sep 2020 #18
Actually he does agree with most. grantcart Sep 2020 #19
I will not breath a sigh aquamarina Sep 2020 #23
2016 Snackshack Sep 2020 #24
the media wanted a RACE so they made it so. RATINGS. pansypoo53219 Sep 2020 #26
the MEdia wants a CLOSER race FOR RATINGS. fuck democracy. they want RATINGS! pansypoo53219 Sep 2020 #25
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