USA Politics
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AZ is moving to tightening, Ohio is moving in the other direction, and I expect dirty tricks in GA and PA will block Biden victories there.
Dixville Notch has voted for Biden, 5-0, in the first unanimous vote since Tricky Dick.
Dr. Eddies Wingman
Brighter than thousand_suns
Happy Election Day to our American members.
On this day I shall give Trump credit on one account. His Twitter feed is an excellent bullshit filter.
On this day I shall give Trump credit on one account. His Twitter feed is an excellent bullshit filter.
If he retweets something, you can be 99% certain that it is, in fact, bullshit.
Forostar
Ancient Mariner
What a day... or week this will be...!
I just found out that Maine is the first state to use ranked-choice voting in presidential general elections. Well done.
I just found out that Maine is the first state to use ranked-choice voting in presidential general elections. Well done.
Dr. Eddies Wingman
Brighter than thousand_suns
Polling stations are now open in all states in the Eastern Standard Time zone. It's on!
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bearfan
Ancient Mariner
Yeah, I am hoping more states follow that lead ...
Ranked choice voting is a superior choice to FTTP, and I agree. I was very strongly in favour of the introduction of it here in Canada, but the current government chickened out.
Ranked choice might cost Susan Collins’ senate seat.
I agree that it is a superior system, it may be some time before other states catch on. I could see Colorado, Arizona, maybe Texas or Georgia depending on how state level races this year go, following suit. Mostly swing states that have blue leaning state legislatures but frequently vote for republicans in federal positions
I agree that it is a superior system, it may be some time before other states catch on. I could see Colorado, Arizona, maybe Texas or Georgia depending on how state level races this year go, following suit. Mostly swing states that have blue leaning state legislatures but frequently vote for republicans in federal positions
bearfan
Ancient Mariner
For the most part, I would think the next states to gravitate towards it would be states with propositions on the ballot (not Texas). I think Washington could be next, along with other states listed here where it is permitted at the non-state level for the general election or at the state level for primaries
Ranked-choice voting in the United States - Wikipedia
Actually I will take that back. California opted against, Utah legislature approved a pilot program and it is on the ballot today in MA and Alaska,
bearfan
Ancient Mariner
I think I would ignore any "results" at this stage while voting is still going on ... that might turn out to be correct, but no one can possibly know at this stage .. it is all speculation. In cases like "Vermont will go to Biden, North Dakota will go to Trump" ... most likely accurate speculation. But for the swing states .. no one can possibly know the results at this stage
bearfan
Ancient Mariner
I think by 7PM EST we will have a pretty good idea ... If Biden is declared the winner in NC, Ohio, and/or Florida (or is leading in Florida enough to offset the Panhandle vote .. it is all over and the rest does not matter for the Presidential race .... if those are all real close or Trump wins Ohio, NC/Floria , it is doubtful we will know who wins tonight at all.
Dr. Eddies Wingman
Brighter than thousand_suns
I'll just get up a little earlier than usual tomorrow and catch the news before starting work.
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What? Polls don't close until 7 PM EST.
bearfan
Ancient Mariner
The earliest anything closes is at 6PM EST ... the last is Alaska at either midnight or 1AM EST .. everything else is in between
This I may have misread what you said ... they will start announcing results for bigger states at 7 ... if they call anything quick for Biden, it is probably over .. that is what I am saying
Dr. Eddies Wingman
Brighter than thousand_suns
Another question about the election and when the result can be expected.
Trump has stated that he thinks the result should be called on election night - that it simply is undemocratic and wrong that the process should take days. Personally I think this is bullshit as there are, to my knowledge, no laws stating any such requirement, and moreover: what matters is that every vote cast according to the rules should be counted.
But the sentiment - is it common? Are there many Americans who think the same as Trump on this issue? Any other than hardcore Trump worshippers?
Trump has stated that he thinks the result should be called on election night - that it simply is undemocratic and wrong that the process should take days. Personally I think this is bullshit as there are, to my knowledge, no laws stating any such requirement, and moreover: what matters is that every vote cast according to the rules should be counted.
But the sentiment - is it common? Are there many Americans who think the same as Trump on this issue? Any other than hardcore Trump worshippers?