Reply With QuoteThey were off weeks ago.Originally Posted by Wales-Bales
I saw an estimate yesterday that over 80 million had voted early by post. There were less than 160 million total votes cast in 2020.
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And they're off!
They were off weeks ago.
I saw an estimate yesterday that over 80 million had voted early by post. There were less than 160 million total votes cast in 2020.
True, but today is the official polling day for in person voting, and a winner may or may not be declared after the polls have closed.
Not all by post apparently. Many by person from what I've read.
Which begs the question as to why the election date is given as today and not listed as lasting over several days as some countries do?
All eyes on Pennsylvania
You are right - I meant to say 'including by post'.
We were in the north east of the USA in late September through to mid October, and most small towns had posters up advertising early voting. I think in some states there has to be a special reason (mobility problems etc) but in others anyone can do it (although I think they have to register first).
The number has surprised me, though. If the report I saw a few days ago is right over half of the Americans who will vote have voted early.
This time around the republicans have been encouraging their supporters to vote early, unlike in 2020 when early (especially postal) voting was a clear sign of electoral corruption and the malign impact of the Venezualans!
Yeah the election geek in me doesn't like it!
I also think it leaves the system open to questions about who is looking after those ballots etc, giving rise to conspiracy theories and the like. On the other hand I guess it gives people longer to vote and perhaps boosts turnout.
There are a few quirky examples like that. Pennsylvania not starting to count immediately, and I remember at the last election (Georgia I think) they stopped counting at midnight or whatever. Also the way they 'call' states can lead to problems.
I know states have a lot of autonomy in this so hard to standardise I guess but still
The American voting system is ridiculous. You’ve got different procedures in different states, Maine has got two “constituencies “, Nebraska three and the results are called by TV channels. Also, if the party winning the popular vote loses the Presidential election for what I think will be a third time in the Twenty First century, serious thought should be given to changing the Electoral College system.
Yeah I agree. It is different for elections to the Houses of course, where they have far more districts.
It is bizarre though. I guess at a pusy I can see an argument for not having a direct vote but it's very hard to justify, especially when the correlation between electoral college votes and population is far from exact.
One of the overriding themes in US politics Vs is states rights and I suppose it is tied to that and trying to prevent one or two larger states overwhelming others
Nonetheless, it is bizarre and hard to justify
Quite a good guide to when states will stop voting and call results etc here:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...la-harris.html
If they vote in that idiot trump may they enter Dantes Inferno
I'm changing my mind for the second time today. I think Trump will win
He could be ahead on the day, but a week is a long time in vote counting.
https://youtu.be/h2LG7JXK5mQ?si=-ePiYKHo4wQ8M82r
Just like the pied piper led rats through the streets
We dance like marionettes, swaying to the symphony of destruction
Current state of play:
003 HARRIS
023 TRUMP
Looking at early results from Counties in Kentucky, Indiana, and Florida where 95% of votes have been counted, and comparing them to 2020, it looks like they are mostly up for Trump by a small margin. In Vermont it looks more mixed.
BBCs results page is superb
Fecking commies
Still awake update:
030 HARRIS
154 TRUMP
Looking very like Trump, apparently the Arab, Jewish, Latino men and first time voter groups have favoured him as well as more black men than usual. Not altogether surprised if he wins, but I can’t begin to explain it - there’s even talk of Trump winning the popular vote.
Still time for change however it is being said that KAMALA is pissed as a newt and will not be speaking tonight. Hopefully her Knee Pads will cushion the blow when she falls over again. Has anyone checked on Vorders yet ?
You really are an obnoxious twat.
Don't forget the Muslims and the Amish.
The Senate is predicted to flip as well. Trump is going to cause chaos if he wins!
Jeez looks like the loon is going to win, can he still end up going to prison? Bet the people of Ukraine aren’t too happy
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