How close do you think election 2024 will be? (Page 2/3)
otakudude JAN 06, 09:12 PM
Democrats now have total control of how we vote so I predict it will be a Democratic landslide in all races down to dogcatcher no matter who they front
maryjane JAN 06, 09:50 PM

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Originally posted by rinselberg:

I remember some comments from Trump during the summer about delaying the November elections. Trial-ballooning it, so to speak. And if memory serves me, it was Mitch McConnell that was quick to let the air out of that balloon. So the concerns that Trump might try in some way to try to postpone the November elections from the likes of filmmaker Michael Moore and others were not entirely unfounded.



IIRC, Trump 1st made those comments right around July 30 (that's when all the news was talking about it.

MM made his comments on June 6 .
blackrams JAN 06, 09:51 PM

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Originally posted by otakudude:

Democrats now have total control of how we vote so I predict it will be a Democratic landslide in all races down to dogcatcher no matter who they front



Should that be true, I have no doubt today’s extracurricular activities will be repeated and enhanced.

Rams
2.5 JAN 07, 11:06 AM

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Originally posted by olejoedad:

You're assuming there will be an election.



Your sentiment, as well as others, were in the back of my mind as I began this thread.
maryjane JAN 07, 01:28 PM
Why do you (and others) think there wouldn't be an election in 2024?

This, is what comes nearest to infuriating me. The US, in over 240 years has NEVER postponed or cancelled a national presidential election. Not during the civil war, not during the 1918 flu outbreak, not during WW1, not during WW2, or any other time, and yet contemporary individuals and groups place so much importance on themselves, contemporary times and events, they appear to think "It's different now..different this time".
Why?
Because 'now', 'it' affects them, (us) or at least in their 'special' minds it does. Ya'll starting to sound like MeM with his monthly "end of the world' screed.


MidEngineManiac JAN 07, 01:41 PM
Hey, sooner or later its gonna happen. Even a broken clock gets it right twice a day !
williegoat JAN 07, 01:42 PM
I believe there will be an election. Just the same as there is Pro Wrestling.
olejoedad JAN 07, 01:43 PM
With the political climate in this country, and the dispositions of Democrats in high places, I will take nothing for granted.

Vigilant oversight of our government is paramount.

I would rather acknowledge the possibility than just ignore it.
2.5 JAN 07, 04:40 PM

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Originally posted by maryjane:

Why do you (and others) think there wouldn't be an election in 2024?




I just keep an open mind and like conversation. No one seemed to predict covid for instance. I suppose defining election comes into play. An election as we know/knew it? A fair one? A fraud free one? One that isnt "virtual"? One where voters are identified? One where you must be a citizen? There are plenty of options. Other things besides will there be one, also passed through my mind, as possible opinions folks may have.. whom might participate in this thread as well . Including things turning around and a smooth decisive election that is not fishy in the least. I appreciate all the input of each of you, it takes all kinds, and I'm glad for that. Actual diversity. (of those who will participate)

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theBDub JAN 07, 05:25 PM

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Originally posted by maryjane:

Why do you (and others) think there wouldn't be an election in 2024?



They have no (real) reason. If President Trump, who literally fostered distrust in the election and claimed the election should just be ignored, didn’t make them think this, then the only answer is partisanship.

We will have an election. President-Elect Biden, VP-Elect Harris, and other key high profile Democrats have given no remotely plausible inclination otherwise. It’s all just fear-mongering. People have said the same about every president that I can remember.