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Summary

The recent U.S. election saw a significant Democratic underperformance, with Kamala Harris drawing 1.4 million fewer votes than Joe Biden in 2020, while Donald Trump gained 1.1 million additional votes.

Nationally, Democrats lost more votes than Republicans gained, but in key swing states like Arizona, Georgia, and Pennsylvania, Trump’s gains outpaced Harris’s losses, securing his victory.

In many counties, Democratic votes dropped sharply even where Republican gains were modest.

Higher turnout in swing states, driven by Trump supporters, was a crucial factor in his win.

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[–] Rapidcreek@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago (3 children)

There are 93,000 uncounted votes in Calfornia today. Hardly a spit in the ocean to this point.

[–] Blackbeard@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

2.5 million additional votes since this lovely chat, just for everyone's edification. Ain't math fun!!!

[–] Rapidcreek@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

But. That doest matter, for those that dislike rabbit hole arguements.

[–] Blackbeard@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

...but prefer factual accuracy.

[–] Rapidcreek@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Such a meaningless excuse for lack of reason.

[–] Blackbeard@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

And an inability to admit a simple mistake.

[–] Rapidcreek@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

You remind me 9f one of my former wives, and why she's former.

[–] Blackbeard@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

That certainly explains why there's multiple...

[–] Rapidcreek@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

She was bipolar and would rant for days. Usually, because I wouldn't play her game. Sad, that she had to battle her demons that way, but there it is. My first wife died of a stroke in front of me, but do amuse yourself with your fantasies

[–] Blackbeard@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Totally normal and well adjusted men refer to their dead wife as "former". Totally.

[–] Rapidcreek@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Now you question a death? Empathy must be dead. And yes, former is a way to identify.

In any case, you are very close to the end of your shelf life with me. If your wish is for me to block you, just say the word. Then you can scream to the wind.

[–] Blackbeard@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

I genuinely don't care what insular tactics you use to avoid admitting you made an elementary school math error. Just remember 93,000 does not equal 5,400,000 and everything will work out just as it should!

[–] jordanlund@lemmy.world -1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

It's way more than 93,000.

Running from the Google results page that quotes the AP:

58% reporting

Kamala Harris 57.6% 6,108,150 votes
Donald Trump 39.8% 4,216,520 votes
Robert Kennedy 1.1% 116,628 votes
Jill Stein 0.8% 87,842 votes
Chase Oliver 0.4% 39,805 votes
Claudia De la Cruz 0.4% 37,673 votes

So, adding that all up, this 58% is 10,606,618 votes.

So 58/10,606,618 vs 100/x Solve for x.

10,606,618 x 100 / 58 = Around 18,287,272 votes total.

Meaning about 7,680,654 votes still to count.

[–] Rapidcreek@lemmy.world 0 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Which is still meaningless to the point. But, thanks for your input.

[–] Blackbeard@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Still can't admit you were wrong?

[–] Rapidcreek@lemmy.world 0 points 1 week ago

Bwhahaha. Still has nothing to do. With the point of my first messages in this string.

[–] Blackbeard@lemmy.world -2 points 1 week ago (1 children)
[–] Rapidcreek@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)
[–] Blackbeard@lemmy.world -3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

That's exactly the same link I just provided for you. Are you trolling?

[–] Rapidcreek@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Didn't read it as a link from you. Using tablet.

[–] Blackbeard@lemmy.world -2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Scroll down to the bottom of the page and please try to math better if you're going to respond again. This is getting frustrating.

[–] Rapidcreek@lemmy.world -2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

When get around to it. Meanwhile, you can tell me how these missing votes change Trump's ceiling or Harris underperformance. You are only changing conditions, nothing more,

[–] Blackbeard@lemmy.world -2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

This is what I said:

Y’all really need to stop quoting these numbers as if they’re anything but preliminary.

Don't put words in my mouth.

[–] Rapidcreek@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

In other words, meaningless to the point. Thanks for your input.

[–] Blackbeard@lemmy.world 0 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Sorry you can't process a single number on a spreadsheet. Must be hard.

[–] Rapidcreek@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Sorry if you cannot define a salient fact.

[–] Blackbeard@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Fact: Millions of votes have not been counted.

Fact: You're physically incapable of admitting you were mistaken by several orders of magnitude.

Facts don't care about your feelings. Read more carefully next time.

[–] Rapidcreek@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

It.makes.no.difference