Discussion: General Election 2024

[Ironfan72]

The official explantion is that since the democratic national convention takes place after Ohio certifies their election ballot for November, then Biden can not be on the ballot saying its a democrat problem, even though this is not the first time this as happened and in fact it happens often, states just use a waver and let it go, but this time the republican secretary of state is saying he cant do that and is only going by the rules, which as i stated they overlooked in the past for both parties.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Mark Cuban vows to back Joe Biden over Donald Trump, even if Biden 'was being given last rites'

Dallas Mavericks minority stake owner Mark Cuban has been a vocal critic of former U.S. President Donald Trump over the years.

www.usatoday.com

CNBC - Biden fund gets big donation from son of Republican megadonor Larry Ellison​

David Ellison, the son of Republican megadonor Larry Ellison, gave $929,600 to back the reelection efforts of President Joe Biden, putting him among the top recent donors to the incumbent Democrat.

David Ellison’s donation comes as his father, Larry Ellison, the chairman of Oracle, has kept his wallet firmly shut this election cycle.

Larry Ellison, who historically has been a major Republican donor, has not made a single federal political donation so far in 2024, records show.

 

[blueharvest]

Mark Cuban vows to back Joe Biden over Donald Trump, even if Biden 'was being given last rites'

Dallas Mavericks minority stake owner Mark Cuban has been a vocal critic of former U.S. President Donald Trump over the years.

www.usatoday.com

CNBC - Biden fund gets big donation from son of Republican megadonor Larry Ellison​

Nice to see at least some mega rich people backing Biden and contributing to his campaign.

 

[DA_Champion]

I'm seeing very few bumper stickers and yard signs of either party. Both candidates are uninspiring, and past their prime.

I worry of the consequences if many Americans check out for good. I remember how excited some people were for each of Obama, Trump, Sanders, Clinton, I don't see many excited people now. I think even Bush The Lesser excited some people back in the day.

 

[squeekness]

I'm seeing very few bumper stickers and yard signs of either party. Both candidates are uninspiring, and past their prime.

I worry of the consequences if many Americans check out for good. I remember how excited some people were for each of Obama, Trump, Sanders, Clinton, I don't see many excited people now. I think even Bush The Lesser excited some people back in the day.

Haven't seen lawn signs yet myself, but plenty of Trump flags and bumper stickers.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Trump campaign tells GOP candidates he's taking a cut of their cash if they use his name

The campaign for Donald Trump's 2024 presidential bid has come up with a new way to raise cash — which involves calling on down-ballot candidates who use his name and likeness in fundraising pushes to give him a cut of the money they raise. “Beginning tomorrow, we ask that all candidates and...

www.rawstory.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Mail-in ballots: Democrats maintain massive advantage in Pa. and the Lehigh Valley

For every Republican voting by mail this April, there are 2.75 Democrats voting by mail, according to state data. Political observers believe it could give Democrats an advantage heading into the November election should the pattern hold.

www.lehighvalleynews.com

Democrats continue to dominate Pennsylvania's mail-in ballot voting method, which could give the party an advantage in November should the long-standing pattern hold.

State data shows that 895,166 Pennsylvanians successfully requested a mail-in or absentee ballot for the April 23 primary. Tuesday, April 16, was the deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot.

More than 72% of those are going to registered Democrats while about 26% are going to registered Republicans. The remainder are going to third-party or non-affiliated voters who may be eligible to vote on local referendum questions.

Democrats have dominated mail-in ballots since Pennsylvania reformed its election laws in December 2019.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Kennedy Clan Endorses Biden, in a Show of Force Against R.F.K. Jr.

Well-known members of the storied political family endorsed the president in Philadelphia, rejecting one of their own as he worries Democrats with an independent bid.

www.nytimes.com

Biden scores endorsements from Kennedy family, looking to shore up support against Trump and RFK Jr.

President Joe Biden will accept endorsements from at least 15 members of the Kennedy political family during a campaign stop in Philadelphia as he aims to undermine and marginalize the candidacy of independent Robert F.

apnews.com

 

[blueharvest]

Nicole Shanahan pumps $2 million into RFK Jr. campaign after joining ticket

As a vice presidential candidate, the Bay Area lawyer and entrepreneur can spend unlimited amounts of her own money on the campaign.

www.nbcnews.com

Because no one else will donate to his campaign?

 

[DA_Champion]

2 million is not a lot.

Nicole Shanahan pumps $2 million into RFK Jr. campaign after joining ticket

As a vice presidential candidate, the Bay Area lawyer and entrepreneur can spend unlimited amounts of her own money on the campaign.

www.nbcnews.com

Because no one else will donate to his campaign?

 

[squeekness]

Nicole Shanahan pumps $2 million into RFK Jr. campaign after joining ticket

As a vice presidential candidate, the Bay Area lawyer and entrepreneur can spend unlimited amounts of her own money on the campaign.

www.nbcnews.com

Because no one else will donate to his campaign?

Probably. He picked her for her money.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

 

[blueharvest]

I don't want to get my hopes up, but is there a chance that Texas will go Blue this November?

 

[squeekness]

I don't want to get my hopes up, but is there a chance that Texas will go Blue this November?

That would make me VERY happy!

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Texas (Governor): votes | percentage | party
2018 4,656,196 55.8% (R) 3,546,615 42.5% (D)
2022 4,437,099 54.8% (R) 3,553,656 43.9% (D)

Texas (U.S. House): votes | percentage | party
2016 4,877,605 57.2% (R) 3,160,535 37.1% (D)
2018 4,135,359 50.4% (R) 3,852,752 47.0% (D)
2020 5,926,712 53.4% (R) 4,896,673 44.1% (D)
2022 4,559,280 58.8% (R) 2,999,053 38.7% (D)

Texas (U.S. Senate): votes | percentage | party
2018 4,260,553 50.9% (R) 4,045,632 48.2% (D)
2020 5,962,983 53.5% (R) 4,888,764 43.9% (D)

Texas (U.S. President): votes | percentage | party
2016 4,685,047 52.1% (R), 3,877,868 42.1% (D)
2020 5,890,428 52.0% (R), 5,259,215 46.4% (D)

Sources:

Governor of Texas

Ballotpedia: The Encyclopedia of American Politics

ballotpedia.org

Election Statistics: 1920 to Present | US House of Representatives: History, Art & Archives

Since 1920, the Clerk of the House has collected and published the official vote counts for federal elections from the official sources among the various states and territories.

history.house.gov

Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections

Detailed national results of US Presidential Elections from 1789 through 2012, US Senate and Gubernatorial Elections since 1990. Site includes election data, county maps and state maps, charts. State and county results from 1892 through 2012.

uselectionatlas.org

 

[InCali]

I don't want to get my hopes up, but is there a chance that Texas will go Blue this November?

I think it's "possible" that Allred could beat Cruz, but I rather doubt it. Ditto for Florida. The thing is that FL will have a pro-choice measure on the ballot. TX will not because people can't vote on an amendment without the consent of 2/3 of each house.......very democratic of them, but, hey, it's TX.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Democrats In Crossover Districts Outraise Republicans

Time: “In the first three months of this year, the official campaign committees for the five Democrats who represent districts that voted for Donald Trump in 2020 are outraising the 17 Republicans from Joe Biden-backing districts by a more than two-to-one margin…""Every single day of the las

politicalwire.com

Abortion Will Be On The Ballot In Nevada

"A petition to protect reproductive freedoms in the Nevada Constitution can advance to the November ballot, the State Supreme Court ruled Thursday," the Las Vegas Review Journal reports."The initiative petition would grant every individual a right to make their own decisions regarding all matter

politicalwire.com

 

[blueharvest]

Democrats In Crossover Districts Outraise Republicans

Time: “In the first three months of this year, the official campaign committees for the five Democrats who represent districts that voted for Donald Trump in 2020 are outraising the 17 Republicans from Joe Biden-backing districts by a more than two-to-one margin…""Every single day of the las

politicalwire.com

Hopefully, that money will equal more votes for Biden and the Democrats this November.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

 

[InCali]

This is all well and good, but it's tough to come out publicly and say that someone you care about has mental problems and therefore isn't qualified to be president. Ultimately, people have to listen to this guy speak and become aware of his policy positions.

 

[blueharvest]

Environmental Group That Used to Support RFK Jr. Asks Him to End Presidential Bid: ‘Honor Our Planet, Drop Out’

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lost the support of his own family this week when several members of the Kennedy family joined President Joe Biden to formally endorse his reelection. Now, an environmental group that Kennedy spent nearly three decades working for asked...

www.mediaite.com

 

[blueharvest]

Trump Slows Campaign Spending as He Tries to Close Cash Gap With Biden

President Biden’s campaign had $85.5 million on hand at the end of March, filings show, and Donald Trump had $45 million, but the president is spending far more freely on the race.

www.nytimes.com

 

[blueharvest]

RFK Jr. candidacy hurts Trump more than Biden, NBC News poll finds

The finding contrasts with a number of other national polls, and it comes amid concerted Democratic efforts to prevent Kennedy from harming Biden’s campaign.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[squeekness]

RFK Jr. candidacy hurts Trump more than Biden, NBC News poll finds

The finding contrasts with a number of other national polls, and it comes amid concerted Democratic efforts to prevent Kennedy from harming Biden’s campaign.

www.nbcnews.com

Hope that turns out to be true.

 

[blueharvest]

Hope that turns out to be true.

I hope so, too. Especially in the Swing States.