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75. Did you read Heather Cox Richardson's latest piece on the Electoral College?

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Sat Sep 21, 2024, 03:09 PM

Sep 2024

There's a reason Senator Graham went to Nebraska to get them to change the way they apportion votes.

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Why I Think Donald Trump Is Certain to Lose This Election. [View all] MineralMan Sep 2024 OP

He knows he's going to lose, too Quiet Em Sep 2024 #1

At least if he's in prison, his shitehose will become a shitenugget trickle ArkansasDemocrat1 Sep 2024 #25

Not in prison DownriverDem Sep 2024 #83

'I can see him under house arrest.' speak easy Sep 2024 #92

It'd have to be that. calimary Sep 2024 #170

With visiting rights mirroring prison. speak easy Sep 2024 #171

I'd be worried that that MAGA would make him a martyr speak easy Sep 2024 #172

But BonnieJW Sep 2024 #123

Don't count on it jbandsma Sep 2024 #174

It won't be close enough for SCOTUS to try that. Quiet Em Sep 2024 #175

He is only thinking of revenge and chaos - "Apres moi, le deluge" dalton99a Sep 2024 #2

He did the same thing in 2016 dickthegrouch Sep 2024 #3

And then lost in 2020 as the incumbent! MineralMan Sep 2024 #8

He wasn't running against Kamala Keepthesoulalive Sep 2024 #10

That doesn't give him some kind of superpower Sugarcoated Sep 2024 #38

TRUMP 2016: Technical Winner. Actual Loser. Beartracks Sep 2024 #53

Comey did it in 2016 kiri Sep 2024 #102

And Pecker. Justice matters. Sep 2024 #137

Arguably the biggest fluke election in US history FrankBooth Sep 2024 #57

This! The first time was a fluke & he's been a loser since. CrispyQ Sep 2024 #152

He still had people buying into the image as some self-made billionaire... W_HAMILTON Sep 2024 #64

I know people who voted for him in 2016 C Moon Sep 2024 #108

I'm curious when I see people warn about 2016 outcome. Trueblue Texan Sep 2024 #147

Removed by poster Trueblue Texan Sep 2024 #146

2016 had a brutal primary...not te same. Demsrule86 Sep 2024 #169

sadly, this is true... but NewJeffCT Sep 2024 #179

Maybe he'll just fucking die already Orrex Sep 2024 #4

He needs to be humiliated at the polls. Imprisoned. And then he can die all he wants. Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2024 #80

Humiliated at the polls, ok. But I'm not holding my breath for his prison time. Orrex Sep 2024 #120

Yes. He's NOT going to jail win or lose in Nov. oldsoftie Sep 2024 #157

will the traitor lie in state? kiri Sep 2024 #109

Fly a Russian flag at half staff. Conjuay Sep 2024 #110

Perhaps he will be...elsewhere not fooled Sep 2024 #124

So hard for him, though... HariSeldon Sep 2024 #125

He would only go to an English-speaking country, that's my thought FakeNoose Sep 2024 #128

My fantasy for his demise is that he be struck by lightning on one of his golf courses. 3catwoman3 Sep 2024 #111

Caddyshack! Nt BidenRocks Sep 2024 #121

He's welcome to die by any means other than assassination. ShazzieB Sep 2024 #163

Yes, I believe it's not going to be as close as many think Just_Vote_Dem Sep 2024 #5

I think most "pundits " are wrong, because they are deeply invested in the status quo of the diseased MSM. Magoo48 Sep 2024 #42

I believe this, as well, but every one is still working their asses off ... Trueblue Texan Sep 2024 #44

Yes, this! Blue_Roses Sep 2024 #139

He might not care if he actually loses if he thinks GOP operatives will fix enough elections Ocelot II Sep 2024 #6

I truly don't think that is going to happen, though. MineralMan Sep 2024 #9

All of which failed in 2020. TwilightZone Sep 2024 #16

That is the plan EarthAbides Sep 2024 #26

Neither of those proposals will fly. lees1975 Sep 2024 #134

Wasn't Georgia'salready approved? Iwasthere Sep 2024 #153

not really possible. drray23 Sep 2024 #60

good to know, but state board of election Republicans can refuse to certify MadameButterfly Sep 2024 #129

No it does not go to the house. drray23 Sep 2024 #130

Good news again and you seem to know your stuff but MadameButterfly Sep 2024 #131

Georgia hand count is a diversion kkkkkk Sep 2024 #177

At present they won't be using any software MadameButterfly Sep 2024 #180

"He is out of money, out of opportunities and, frankly, out of his fucking mind." madaboutharry Sep 2024 #7

Alwayshopefull Alwayshopefull Sep 2024 #168

he's tapped into hateful young white male mucifer Sep 2024 #11

Young white males aren't going to swing the election. Elessar Zappa Sep 2024 #40

Taylor Swift's Army of Young Women. MineralMan Sep 2024 #78

Yes. And her original fans are now in their 30's too. I've seen some claim here that her fans are emulatorloo Sep 2024 #127

She sure does! Blue_Roses Sep 2024 #140

Crowd, not crown. rzemanfl Sep 2024 #12

Good catch. Fixed. MineralMan Sep 2024 #14

I am no fan of predictive. rzemanfl Sep 2024 #18

LOL! MineralMan Sep 2024 #21

Tin foil hat: NCDem47 Sep 2024 #13

I heard they are already starting to reinforce multigraincracker Sep 2024 #39

I hope so Iwasthere Sep 2024 #154

Certainly, he SHOULD lose this election and it's looking bad for him. When asked about campaign wiggs Sep 2024 #15

The two or three days before the election will be awful SCantiGOP Sep 2024 #17

I expect some awful days right after the election, too. Ocelot II Sep 2024 #34

I don't think he's out of money. It appears so on the surface, but he no doubt has lots of dark money donors PortTack Sep 2024 #19

Trump is back to his Summer of 2016 mode, Tarc Sep 2024 #20

Could be. However, he is pulling no punches, MineralMan Sep 2024 #24

All the more reason to make sure he's NOT invincible! calimary Sep 2024 #135

He will certainly try to disrupt the election but he failed last time as the incumbent captain queeg Sep 2024 #22

Exactly. He has lost the power of the incumbency. MineralMan Sep 2024 #28

Kamala broke this demented, drug addled, obese 78 yr old man. He thought he was running against Biden & can't pivot. AnotherMother4Peace Sep 2024 #23

Well said. MineralMan Sep 2024 #29

A young, talented, beautiful, smart WOMAN bested him PJMcK Sep 2024 #141

THIS malaise Sep 2024 #27

Every once in a while, I hit it with a one-liner. MineralMan Sep 2024 #31

LOL - way too humble😀 malaise Sep 2024 #41

The only thing I'm happy he is doing is sucking all the money out of the RNC and funds earmarked Tadpole Raisin Sep 2024 #30

Yes. His taking over of the RNC was a master stroke. MineralMan Sep 2024 #33

I'll feel a whole lot better if/when this week's GA Election Commission nonsense gets Sogo Sep 2024 #32

We'll see. It's already unpopular, even in Georgia. MineralMan Sep 2024 #36

Dang 3auld6phart Sep 2024 #35

I would add one thing: division and dischord on the right. D23MIURG23 Sep 2024 #37

Let's wait to count chickens until the day AFTER the elections struggle4progress Sep 2024 #43

Balderdash! Making predictions in election years is a long tradition on DU. MineralMan Sep 2024 #45

Over-confidence prior to close elections is a proven recipe for disaster struggle4progress Sep 2024 #46

Again: "I Think" and "I believe" MineralMan Sep 2024 #49

Rigging means hundreds of votes. Get on board. kiri Sep 2024 #113

I think he's optimistic, not over confident. But I get your point. paleotn Sep 2024 #94

Alright, if you don't mind me asking how old are you? I only knew one guy who used balderdash. captain queeg Sep 2024 #48

LOL! I'm 79 years old. MineralMan Sep 2024 #51

I figured you were older than me - 67. captain queeg Sep 2024 #55

I figure you don't go as far back as flibbertigibbet, which my Gibson Girl gramma used to describe a girlfriend of mine NBachers Sep 2024 #77

I have used that word many, many times MineralMan Sep 2024 #79

Love 'em ALL! calimary Sep 2024 #136

He won in 2016, all the polls said he'd lose. He has a army of brain dead cult members. We should all be at least OverBurn Sep 2024 #47

He was within the margin of error in Michigan Kaleva Sep 2024 #105

He has a legal strategy. returnee Sep 2024 #122

"probably a flight risk" - TBF Sep 2024 #50

I totally agree... WinstonSmith4740 Sep 2024 #52

Trump's odd pitch: 'Our primary focus is not to get out the vote' LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2024 #54

his real goal is to make sure that they don't vote.. ananda Sep 2024 #63

The massive voter suppression efforts SomedayKindaLove Sep 2024 #126

Vigilance RecoveringJournalist Sep 2024 #56

Trump's Ego is Trump's only consideration, and he doesn't even know it. /nt bucolic_frolic Sep 2024 #58

I hope you're right! yardwork Sep 2024 #59

We all do. MineralMan Sep 2024 #69

I'm inclined to agree Metaphorical Sep 2024 #61

Good points all noted with one caveat BaronChocula Sep 2024 #62

Most likely this is true 4catsmom Sep 2024 #65

I think it's very possible that he believes that. MineralMan Sep 2024 #71

That's why the GOP will try to cheat and steal the election instead. ZonkerHarris Sep 2024 #66

Yes. However, they failed with that MineralMan Sep 2024 #73

They have perfected thair plan since 2020. Election boards and state legislatures instead of fake electors this time ZonkerHarris Sep 2024 #98

Have they? Are you sure about that? MineralMan Sep 2024 #99

He's obviously counting on the Electoral College dpibel Sep 2024 #67

He still has Stalin on his side, and is a powerful ally DFW Sep 2024 #68

About him disappearing???? Katinfl Sep 2024 #70

Once he knows he will not prevail, fleeing is his best shot. MineralMan Sep 2024 #74

And he will be caught in the act! MyMission Sep 2024 #100

Maybe not. MineralMan Sep 2024 #115

I'm not putting anything beyond the GIC COL Mustard Sep 2024 #72

I don't think so. I think things are shifting too much already. MineralMan Sep 2024 #76

Did you read Heather Cox Richardson's latest piece on the Electoral College? Native Sep 2024 #75

Sounds good but DownriverDem Sep 2024 #81

He could be counting on his corrupt accomplices... Kablooie Sep 2024 #82

Yes. He believes he will lose the votes, but his judges will hand him the election. And, unfortunately, they could. Lonestarblue Sep 2024 #95

"He is out of money, out of opportunities and, frankly, out of his fucking mind." Love it!! Joinfortmill Sep 2024 #84

Could be. MineralMan Sep 2024 #85

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Hi !! Haven't we met before? GP6971 Sep 2024 #87

Perhaps in the library? MineralMan Sep 2024 #89

Probably. They really need to get GP6971 Sep 2024 #90

I don't know. MineralMan Sep 2024 #93

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Uh, no. MineralMan Sep 2024 #162

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We shall see... MineralMan Sep 2024 #166

You do not know my "desires." MineralMan Sep 2024 #88

The combination of the corrupt State Legislatures throwing sand into the election certification process, kairos12 Sep 2024 #91

One disagreement re: his lawyers tishaLA Sep 2024 #96

A devastating look at that monster ailsagirl Sep 2024 #97

He's letting the party and outside groups handle the door knocking, RandySF Sep 2024 #101

I feel pretty good about where we're at. TRHST82 Sep 2024 #103

so I mull this shit over in my mind. barbtries Sep 2024 #104

There's one group he's alienated that will seal the deal. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Sep 2024 #106

He may not care Figarosmom Sep 2024 #107

With all the disaster thinking Keepthesoulalive Sep 2024 #112

Sincerely hope you are right Evolve Dammit Sep 2024 #114

I agree wholeheartedly and have been saying this, PCIntern Sep 2024 #116

OR Skittles Sep 2024 #117

I take nothing for granted!!! IzzaNuDay Sep 2024 #118

I agree with you post...I think he will lose. I am nervous about the House and counting the electoral ballots. Demsrule86 Sep 2024 #119

A space alien visiting Earth in 2020 might think the election was actually close Shermann Sep 2024 #151

"and, frankly, out of his fucking mind." orangecrush Sep 2024 #132

I'm not doing a victory lap just yet. Patton French Sep 2024 #133

He'll lose the election as he did the last one and I don't even knows what the fuck "complacency" means. betsuni Sep 2024 #138

I'm thinking he really didn't want to "win" in 2016, and was as surprised as anyone that he 4lbs Sep 2024 #142

I'm still concerned about voter suppression and GOP control of swing state governments Martin Eden Sep 2024 #143

Then there's Georgia all but Mr. Mustard 2023 Sep 2024 #144

That story is not finished yet. MineralMan Sep 2024 #148

I wish DownriverDem Sep 2024 #145

Those stories are not yet finished. MineralMan Sep 2024 #149

This election is not about Donald Trump. It's about the American electorate. jaxexpat Sep 2024 #150

Close but no cigar ... GOTV, GOTV, GOTV BlueWavePsych Sep 2024 #155

Hope you are right. sellitman Sep 2024 #156

Certain? No. And the Harris campaign needs to keep running as the underdog. oldsoftie Sep 2024 #158

Great post Wild blueberry Sep 2024 #159

Couldn't agree more whopis01 Sep 2024 #160

Right on! DoBW Sep 2024 #164

Republicans in swing states say they see scant signs of groups door-knocking for Trump LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2024 #167

Wow! Thanks for that info. MineralMan Sep 2024 #173

id feel better if the damned polls would even out with a nice clean edge for kamala samnsara Sep 2024 #176

Went back to find this. I agree she's got a really good chance. underpants Sep 2024 #178