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In reply to the discussion: I have never seen a Presidential campaign shoot itself in the face like this.... [View all]Jmb 4 Harris-Walz
(1,117 posts)70. Don't think this is true. That only happens if the EV is TIED. The winner doesn't HAVE to have 270. If some states
dont certify, those EV are deducted from the total and the number needed to win is reduced accordingly.
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I have never seen a Presidential campaign shoot itself in the face like this.... [View all]
Dem4life1970
Oct 2024
OP
Don't think this is true. That only happens if the EV is TIED. The winner doesn't HAVE to have 270. If some states
Jmb 4 Harris-Walz
Oct 2024
#70
Jamie Raskin was on Alex Wagner tonight talking about this very issue. The 12th Amendment.
Jmb 4 Harris-Walz
Oct 2024
#72
I think they have a Plan B in the event that they lose and that is what is making them confident.
spooky3
Oct 2024
#35
It's not going to happen. The House will be different then, anyway. Let's make it blue, everyone!
mucholderthandirt
Oct 2024
#56
Yep. they lie, steal, cheat, destroy but they are 'saved' don't ya know
travelingthrulife
Oct 2024
#57
Maybe, but he always seems to stop short, metaphorically, of the kill shot.
Joinfortmill
Oct 2024
#68
This...the con man won't hear anything but I'm winning. He believes his own BS
PortTack
Oct 2024
#43
Exactly, they and he specifically denigrates numerous groups on a daily basis.
Claustrum
Oct 2024
#8
Usually in dog whistles or where they can claim "you're taking it out of context" Not this time.
paleotn
Oct 2024
#19
At this point every Puerto Rican vote that switches from the SlobFather to Harris is 2 votes for Harris.
NoMoreRepugs
Oct 2024
#6
Not what I saw on TikTok last....young engaged Puerto Ricans, guys and women infuriated by their insults
PortTack
Oct 2024
#42
I hope our campaigns have "ads in the can about to run" in every one of those states,
Jack Valentino
Oct 2024
#10
The one Puerto Rican I know (a doctor) doubled down on Trump when he called doctors "liars."
PeaceWave
Oct 2024
#12
I don't think donnie cares. I think he thinks he's got his ducks lined up to "take" the election even if he is
LoisB
Oct 2024
#28
When it was jr's turn to speak he said America is for Americans only. That is the exact line Himler used time and agsin
PortTack
Oct 2024
#44
I didn't listen to that Madison Sq. Garden ....except some opinions stated later about the event.
Dan
Oct 2024
#48
TSF may not be the sharpest tool I the box but I worry about his loyalists wanting power
Deuxcents
Oct 2024
#40
It's Tough to Decide Whether This is the Stupid They Are So Capable of Or the Overconfidence We All Fear
The Roux Comes First
Oct 2024
#51