Captain Slog Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 8 minutes ago, AndyNic said: Trump going on a rant on Twitter. Glorious stuff Whats Trump saying now, we could do with a laugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Sorry if this has been asked before but how often are the number of electoral college votes each state is allocated reviewed and, if necessary, adjusted? Is the number directly related to the number of (federal government) Representatives in each state? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 8 minutes ago, AndyNic said: Trump going on a rant on Twitter. Glorious stuff This and his outburst this morning, are just proving how stupid and uneducated he really is, because he's showing that he hasn't a clue how elections actually work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Z Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 3 minutes ago, FWJ said: Sorry if this has been asked before but how often are the number of electoral college votes each state is allocated reviewed and, if necessary, adjusted? Is the number directly related to the number of (federal government) Representatives in each state? There's a constitutionally mandated census every ten years. Adjustments are made following the census. Each state has at minimum its two senators plus one for a total of three. Additional electoral votes above that are allocated on a population proportion basis, meaning a state with a tiny population like Wyoming can be massively overrepresented compared to its population. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Z Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 (edited) Florida just passed a $15.00 minimum wage by referendum with 61% in favour. That's that bright red Florida you see on the map there, bright red because it voted for Trump. Florida voted for Trump, yet is to the left of Joe Biden and the Democratic establishment. Edited November 4, 2020 by Justin Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 16 minutes ago, AndyNic said: Trump going on a rant on Twitter. Glorious stuff I guess he's not so confident any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Lynam Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 3 minutes ago, Jambo-Jimbo said: This and his outburst this morning, are just proving how stupid and uneducated he really is, because he's showing that he hasn't a clue how elections actually work. He knows exactly what he’s doing. Thankfully most of the conservative commentators aren’t having it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JyTees Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Dusk_Till_Dawn said: It’s completely insane that every postal vote wasn’t received and counted in time for polling day. That’s the whole fecking point of it. What a shambles This. Archaic. And of course it opens up all sorts of questions. Not that I'm insinuating anything 🤪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Z Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Hold onto your dicks, folks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Slog Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 If both parties contest in the courts, so some states cant put forwrd college representatives, am I reading it right that Pelosi would become President on 20 January if it isnt sorted out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Justin Z Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 1 minute ago, Captain Slog said: If both parties contest in the courts, so some states cant put forwrd college representatives, am I reading it right that Pelosi would become President on 20 January if it isnt sorted out? Assuming Pelosi were reelected as Speaker of the House, which I hope she is not, she would be the acting president from 20 January at noon eastern time, yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And he’s not praying! Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, Justin Z said: Hold onto your dicks, folks Republican Party translation - ‘we’re ****ed, bring out the option b folder.’ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashauskis9 Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 If it’s a tie, just give it to the winner of the Royal Rumble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 8 minutes ago, Justin Z said: Florida just passed a $15.00 minimum wage by referendum with 61% in favour. That's that bright red Florida you see on the map there, bright red because it voted for Trump. Florida voted for Trump, yet is to the left of Joe Biden and the Democratic establishment. Bunch of doddery old fools down there haven't got an effing clue what they're doing 3 minutes ago, Justin Z said: Hold onto your dicks, folks I've just been on the 'older ladies you would' thread so that's exactly what I'm doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Z Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Just now, I P Knightley said: I've just been on the 'older ladies you would' thread so that's exactly what I'm doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Z Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Who ever would have guessed that telling people to vote for Trump could potentially backfire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Z Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Bernie would have strolled this. What Biden Can Learn from Sanders About the Young Latino Vote @Kalamazoo Jambo In the California primary, Sanders won Latino voters under age 29 by a margin of 71 percent to 5 percent for Biden; among young white voters, Sanders won 47 percent to Biden’s 5 percent. The pattern was similar in Texas, and even as the race wound down in March, Sanders won the Latino vote in both Illinois and Michigan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 12 minutes ago, gashauskis9 said: If it’s a tie, just give it to the winner of the Royal Rumble. First Scottish president in Drew McIntyre? Interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Twitter winding him up further by censoring some of his nonsense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 31 minutes ago, Justin Z said: There's a constitutionally mandated census every ten years. Adjustments are made following the census. Each state has at minimum its two senators plus one for a total of three. Additional electoral votes above that are allocated on a population proportion basis, meaning a state with a tiny population like Wyoming can be massively overrepresented compared to its population. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 4 minutes ago, Gone said: Twitter winding him up further by censoring some of his nonsense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwindonJambo Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 16 minutes ago, Justin Z said: Bernie would have strolled this. What Biden Can Learn from Sanders About the Young Latino Vote @Kalamazoo Jambo In the California primary, Sanders won Latino voters under age 29 by a margin of 71 percent to 5 percent for Biden; among young white voters, Sanders won 47 percent to Biden’s 5 percent. The pattern was similar in Texas, and even as the race wound down in March, Sanders won the Latino vote in both Illinois and Michigan. Bernie is 79 and had a heart attack last year. His ship has long since sailed. Had the cards fallen into place 15-20 years ago, he would have had a chance I'm sure. We have Biden and I can't see him being much more than an interim holding arrangement to get shot of Trump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalamazoo Jambo Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 19 minutes ago, Justin Z said: Bernie would have strolled this. What Biden Can Learn from Sanders About the Young Latino Vote @Kalamazoo Jambo In the California primary, Sanders won Latino voters under age 29 by a margin of 71 percent to 5 percent for Biden; among young white voters, Sanders won 47 percent to Biden’s 5 percent. The pattern was similar in Texas, and even as the race wound down in March, Sanders won the Latino vote in both Illinois and Michigan. Thanks, that's interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 38 minutes ago, Justin Z said: Florida just passed a $15.00 minimum wage by referendum with 61% in favour. That's that bright red Florida you see on the map there, bright red because it voted for Trump. Florida voted for Trump, yet is to the left of Joe Biden and the Democratic establishment. I wonder if waiters will still chase you for a 25% tip..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwindonJambo Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 (edited) 30% of overwhelmingly Democrat Detroit remain uncounted. I think we can safely say Michigan's in the bag, albeit by nothing like the margin the pollsters predicted. Trump is going to be dumped and the meltdown is going to be glorious. I look forward to seeing him frogmarched across the Whitehouse lawn on 20th January 👍 Edited November 4, 2020 by SwindonJambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 I love a number crunch so based on the counts so far, I've worked out the minimum proportion of outstanding votes to go Bidend's way if he's to nab each state: Arizona - 40% Nevada - 48% Wisconsin - 40% Michigan - 49% PA - 67% NC - 64% Georgia - 63% If Trump's nappies are getting in a twist due to him believing that those late-counted postal votes are predominantly Democrat, I think things might be just about OK. As a pal has just put it: We badly need the second worst president in the history of the US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Slog Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 3 minutes ago, Barack said: Woot - 234 now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Z Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Exit polling showing that registered Republicans voted for Trump 93% of the time, up from 90% in 2016. What a blinder Biden played, reaching across the aisle while carpetbombing progressives. Thanks especially go the Lincoln Grifters, er, Project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 9 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: I love a number crunch so based on the counts so far, I've worked out the minimum proportion of outstanding votes to go Bidend's way if he's to nab each state: Arizona - 40% Nevada - 48% Wisconsin - 40% Michigan - 49% PA - 67% NC - 64% Georgia - 63% If Trump's nappies are getting in a twist due to him believing that those late-counted postal votes are predominantly Democrat, I think things might be just about OK. As a pal has just put it: We badly need the second worst president in the history of the US. Biden in 5 minutes will be better than Lyndon B Johnson and Richard Nixon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Slog Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Bidens team saying they are confident of Nevada, Michigan, Maine. If Arizona holds true, that would be enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalamazoo Jambo Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Michigan, Wisconsin, Arizona, NE-2 all looking like they're in the bag for Biden barring some extreme weirdness. Would like to see either Georgia and/or Pennsylvania get called for Biden though, as there's still a small chance of an upset in Nevada, and we probably won't know about that race until tomorrow 😬 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwindonJambo Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Just now, Captain Slog said: Bidens team saying they are confident of Nevada, Michigan, Maine. If Arizona holds true, that would be enough Don't dismiss Pennsylvania either. The Republican 700,000 vote lead has shrunk to just under half a million with the postal votes of overwhelmingly Dem Philly and Pittsburgh still to be counted. Dems are 7/4 on to take Penn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 17 minutes ago, SwindonJambo said: 30% of overwhelmingly Democrat Detroit remain uncounted. I think we can safely say Michigan's in the bag, albeit by nothing like the margin the pollsters predicted. Trump is going to be dumped and the meltdown is going to be glorious. I look forward to seeing him frogmarched across the Whitehouse lawn on 20th January 👍 If Biden reaches 270 EC votes by the end of the week, as is possible, think about the scenario. Trump will have lost both the popular vote and the Electoral College vote AND WILL STILL NOT CONCEDE. Compare that to Al Gore and Hilary Clinton, who both won the popular vote but lost the EC vote, but nonetheless conceded. No further proof is needed that Trump is not only undemocratic but also mentally unstable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Slog Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Both BBC and AP maps suddenly have Arizona dropping from 99% of votes cast to 86% - whats going on there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Z Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 3 minutes ago, Captain Slog said: Both BBC and AP maps suddenly have Arizona dropping from 99% of votes cast to 86% - whats going on there? I have seen that happen on several outlets in several states throughout the night, and I see it every election. I think the simplest explanation is, all these different media outlets instead of one centralised, official location holding the statistics means there will be various errors throughout the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve123 Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Trumps latest tweet say they are finding Biden votes all over the place is actually quite funny 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Someone just posted on another forum ‘is everyone watching the final episode of the United States of America’ made me laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CavySlaveJambo Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 I’ve been watching CNN and it has been very interesting to hear how they can’t dump fake votes and how they actually verify the postal votes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T.F.Robertson Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 It boggles the mind when you realize that after four years of this demented fraud's behaviour being on fool(sic) display that the Democrats have still, somehow managed to turn this into a squeaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 7 minutes ago, CavySlaveJambo said: I’ve been watching CNN and it has been very interesting to hear how they can’t dump fake votes and how they actually verify the postal votes I had CNN on earlier and you'd never guess they and Trump had a falling out. Biased as it gets haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Slog Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 BBC showing Maine to Biden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And he’s not praying! Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 His timeline is tremendous 🤣 Some or all of the content in this tweet is disputed and might be misleading about an election or other civic process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CavySlaveJambo Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 4 minutes ago, Gone said: I had CNN on earlier and you'd never guess they and Trump had a falling out. Biased as it gets haha Trump falling out with the media. I don’t think there is a news channel that he hasn’t had a falling out with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Z Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 4 minutes ago, J.T.F.Robertson said: It boggles the mind when you realize that after four years of this demented fraud's behaviour being on fool(sic) display that the Democrats have still, somehow managed to turn this into a squeaker. What boggles the mind even more is all this blame being put on desperate, ordinary folk who have never been served by any political party, instead of squarely where it belongs: the Dem establishment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwindonJambo Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, And he’s not praying! said: His timeline is tremendous 🤣 Some or all of the content in this tweet is disputed and might be misleading about an election or other civic process. I saw that earlier. He's a delusional old prick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Slog Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 (edited) k, now Im really confused. Why does Maine still have 1 vote left to declare, and for others its winner takes all for the college seats? Edited November 4, 2020 by Captain Slog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Z Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 1 minute ago, Captain Slog said: k, now Im really confused. Why does Maine still have 1 vote left to declare, and for others its winner takes all for the college seats? Each state can assign its electoral college votes as it wishes. Maine and Nebraska choose to split theirs based on the winner getting a baseline number and then the rest being divided up by vote proportion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalamazoo Jambo Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, Captain Slog said: k, now Im really confused. Why does Maine still have 1 vote left to declare, and for others its winner takes all for the college seats? Maine has 5 electoral college votes, but unlike almost all other states, it's not winner takes all, instead it's 2 votes for the statewide winner, and 1 vote each for the winner of the three districts within the state. Nebraska has the same thing, and NE-2 (which went for Biden, with one electoral college vote) could end up being vital. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 10 minutes ago, J.T.F.Robertson said: It boggles the mind when you realize that after four years of this demented fraud's behaviour being on fool(sic) display that the Democrats have still, somehow managed to turn this into a squeaker. Indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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