Biden will win

[Twilight Hue]

I see. Why is New York usually Blue, if I may ask?

I think its due to political entrenchmemt. A lot of people depend on Democrats for social programs and Union members are all intertwined in political funding and returned favors for support.

In other words lobbying and special interest plays a key role in that entrenchment. Everyone else not unionized or supportive are ignored in this state. Most of this is due to NYC where most of this happens and a lot of people to the west would love to see the state permanently separate from NYC.

Thats how I personally see things here.

 

[Nakosis]

I have watched this election with popcorn in hand all the way through and I’m still somewhat baffled by your electoral system ngl.

We have 538 "votes" divided among all of the states. Calif has 55 because of its population. Most states are all or nothing, so Calif because it is heavily democratic will always give 55 votes to whoever is running as a democrat. Other states are more equally divided so are more likely to support either candidate. That's usually the states the candidates go after.

Electoral College - Ballotpedia

The magic number is 270, 538/2 + 1. Some states divide their votes. It is up to each state to go all in for one candidate or divide up the votes. So as you win a state whatever votes that come with that state get awarded to you. Add up all of the states you've won. Once you've reached 270 you win.

 

[SomeRandom]

We have 538 "votes" divided among all of the states. Calif has 55 because of its population. Most states are all or nothing, so Calif because it is heavily democratic will always give 55 votes to whoever is running as a democrat. Other states are more equally divided so are more likely to support either candidate. That's usually the states the candidates go after.

Electoral College - Ballotpedia

The magic number is 270, 538/2 + 1. Some states divide their votes. It is up to each state to go all in for one candidate or divide up the votes. So as you win a state whatever votes that come with that state get awarded to you. Add up all of the states you've won. Once you've reached 270 you win.

Sounds.....convoluted lol

 

[SomeRandom]

What if it’s a draw guys?

 

[Nakosis]

I see. Why is New York usually Blue, if I may ask?

Just guessing but East/West coast metropolitan high pop areas are more dependent on the government for resources. Rural areas like the middle states people are less reliant on the government for resources.

 

[Stevicus]

Why has Arizona been declared as Democrat when under 90% of the votes have come in ?

Not sure, although I heard on the radio that the Arizona Secretary of State said that it was premature to call Arizona just yet.

 

[Stevicus]

I have watched this election with popcorn in hand all the way through and I’m still somewhat baffled by your electoral system ngl.

Understanding the system is easy. Understanding the voters is another thing entirely.

 

[Nakosis]

What if it’s a draw guys?

House votes to elect President, Senate votes to elect Vice president.

 

[Riders]

We have 538 "votes" divided among all of the states. Calif has 55 because of its population. Most states are all or nothing, so Calif because it is heavily democratic will always give 55 votes to whoever is running as a democrat. Other states are more equally divided so are more likely to support either candidate. That's usually the states the candidates go after.

Electoral College - Ballotpedia

The magic number is 270, 538/2 + 1. Some states divide their votes. It is up to each state to go all in for one candidate or divide up the votes. So as you win a state whatever votes that come with that state get awarded to you. Add up all of the states you've won. Once you've reached 270 you win.

What if it’s a draw guys?

What if it’s a draw guys?

What if it’s a draw guys?

It won't be a draw Trump is at 214 Biden at 263

 

[Stevicus]

What if it’s a draw guys?

It would probably go to Congress to decide.

 

[Trailblazer]

Sounds.....convoluted lol

Yep. lol.

 

[Riders]

I have to say I expected Trump to win last night because of his folks showing up yesterday instead of early.I was surprised to see Biden get some many states last night and today.its a nice surprise.

 

[BlueSky95]

I've always seen politics as a game planned by the master puppeters for the masses... People will never have the power, only those who have connections, power and money and the game keeps rolling on for the masses, same old, same old story. Take for example USA, people vote Biden because they want to get rid of Trump, they don't vote Biden for what he represents and this is how you get tricked into playing the game and even making a forced move because even the options given to you are already placed in such a way that you have no better choice... Choose the lesser evil or the greater evil? This is the process people go through when they vote.... people from all over the world where there is a democracy, same old, same old story..

 

[Nakosis]

What if it’s a draw guys?

I've changed my mind about supporting a popular vote. Right now it doesn't matter who I vote for in Calif. Our 55 votes will always go to the Democrat unless something drastically changes.

 

[Lyndon]

Dear Lyndon

I’m just curious; why is Biden classed as socialist?


Humbly
Hermit

Trump supporters identify every Democrat as a socialist

 

[SomeRandom]

I've changed my mind about supporting a popular vote. Right now it doesn't matter who I vote for in Calif. Our 55 votes will always go to the Democrat unless something drastically changes.

So, I take it you’re not a fan of “the dems?”
This leads me to my follow up question.
If all your state votes go to the candidate you don’t support, why bother voting? How is that democratic?
(I’m seeing now why I saw so many campaigns urging people to simply vote, from both sides.)

 

[Trailblazer]

It won't be a draw Trump is at 214 Biden at 263

263?

 

[Trailblazer]

Trump supporters identify every Democrat as a socialist

Because they have been completely brainwashed by their fearless leader.

 

[lewisnotmiller]

Isn't this your worst nightmare, a socialist President and his biracial side kick, what are you going to do, surely your sky must be falling?

Biden is a socialist now?

 

[Salty Booger]

Yay! No more Trump! Biden has 253 votes as soon as he hits 270 it's over for Trump who is planning a bunch of lawsuits now.

Woohoo no more Trump!

Yep, Biden has more votes than did Obama. Pretty unbelievable, eh?