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Post by sleepingbooty on Nov 6, 2020 14:21:37 GMT
Another 145 000 ballots to go for Pennsylvania. I've lost track of the speed at which Pennsylvania has been counting them on average so I've no clue how long it will take to find project the winner.
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Post by lizacreates on Nov 6, 2020 14:23:27 GMT
If Trump loses GA, there is no path to 270 left for him. Zero. Add in PA and he's roasted done lol. If Biden wins Pa, Ga, Az, and Nv do you think Trump will still fight? Or do you think his officials will tell him to back down and bow out? If any of these is close, I'm sure he'll fight. I also said on another thread that it's expected he will not concede. |
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Post by sleepingbooty on Nov 6, 2020 14:24:06 GMT
If Biden wins Pa, Ga, Az, and Nv do you think Trump will still fight? Or do you think his officials will tell him to back down and bow out? Oh, he'll fight it for sure. There's no way he's bowing out of this race. His broken ego can't accept defeat. Those still standing by him are probably going to be blacklisted from the traditional GOP so this, too, is the hill they'll die on. |
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Post by aj2hall on Nov 6, 2020 14:24:24 GMT
I’m encouraged by the results but worried about violence, especially as a result of Trump’s tweets and the longer this drags on. I could only tolerate a few minutes, but last night Tucker Carlson had a guy on who claimed he was kicked out of watching the counting in Pennsylvania for trying to videotape. The right keeps claiming without evidence that there has been fraud in Philadelphia for years. All of the talk about counting only the “legal” votes worries me, too. I do find the protests for transparency ironic. www.npr.org/2020/11/05/931829801/election-dispute-increases-risk-of-political-violence-analysts-warn |
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Post by Anita on Nov 6, 2020 14:24:54 GMT
I want to apologize to any one I may have offended in the past by not being more outraged by Cheeto. I think I was afraid to take a stand knowing in my household, I’d be standing alone. I absolutely voted for Biden and I’ve prayed fervently that he will win. Last night I stood up to my husband who hasn’t read the first news article (despite my vetting and fact checking) who thinks since the stock market is up, that must mean trump did something good. I don’t know if I swayed him or earned any respect but my 16 yo who heard the fight is certainly more invested in politics now. I hate what trump has done to our country. And that the rich white men like him because he keeps them rich. What happened to simple decency towards people? What happened to giving a shit about poor neighborhoods and trying to identify why crime is up in those neighborhoods? Instead of saying “oh well, he’s Black so that’s why” when we should be saying “oh well he was brought up poor and under nourished. THATS the real issue”. I’m just venting. I’m sorry. I so want to give you a hug. I'm sorry. My husband is a diehard Republican as well, and we'd be headed for divorce court for sure if he voiced such things. It must be really difficult. I can feel your pain just reading your words.  |
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Post by MissBianca on Nov 6, 2020 14:24:57 GMT
Another 145 000 ballots to go for Pennsylvania. I've lost track of the speed at which Pennsylvania has been counting them on average so I've no clue how long it will take to find project the winner. According to CNN there are about 25,000 ballots left but they will take longer because they are provisional and need to be reviewed and verified |
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Post by quinlove on Nov 6, 2020 14:28:29 GMT
Kamala Harris !!!
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Post by aj2hall on Nov 6, 2020 14:28:47 GMT
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Post by luckyjune on Nov 6, 2020 14:30:19 GMT
Okay, it's nearly 1am here, so I'm going to tootle off to bed. Hold the fort for a while will ya? Hoping to wake to some good news in about 6 or 7 hours. Huge props to you, the other Aussie peas, and the peas from Europe for keeping the light on for us. Rest well!  |
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Post by kibble on Nov 6, 2020 14:30:40 GMT
I my house I have a transgender and gay son. My husband cannot wrap his brain around it despite me explaining that we don’t need to understand it. It JUST IS. So the fight really centered on LGBTQ I sent him an article from the human rights commission which he refused to read. I said how can you claim to love me or my child if you won’t even discuss the issues with me. If you won’t learn. He then called Obama the n word which my son heard. I said now I’m out because I’m not raising my kids in a house that uses that word. Under any circumstance. He’s since apologized but I’m sick to my stomach today. He wants to claim ignorance on the issues but if my adult children do that, he gets mad. He’s allowed to be an ignorant voter but god forbid my 18 yo vote democratic because she surely doesn’t know anything. I’m still pretty upset. I knew it would come to this if i ever voiced my opinions. Afterward my son thanked me for standing up for what’s right. You are a role model for your son and he's lucky to have someone in his corner. Doing the right thing is not always easy. I hope your husband can see the light but refusing to read an article you want him to just shows how willfully ignorant he is. |
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Post by sleepingbooty on Nov 6, 2020 14:32:16 GMT
Another 145 000 ballots to go for Pennsylvania. I've lost track of the speed at which Pennsylvania has been counting them on average so I've no clue how long it will take to find project the winner. According to CNN there are about 25,000 ballots left but they will take longer because they are provisional and need to be reviewed and verified 145 000 to 25 000 is quite the difference. Le Monde (France) and NBC News both mention 140 000 to 150 000 left. |
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Post by aj2hall on Nov 6, 2020 14:32:57 GMT
I think I need to stop looking at Fox. Maybe Trump saw this coming because he’s been claiming fraud with mail in votes for months? graham on election chaos: President Trump 'saw this coming' video.foxnews.com/v/6207576346001#sp=show-clips |
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Post by sleepingbooty on Nov 6, 2020 14:33:46 GMT
AussieMeg Sleep tight and don't let the down-under bugs bite! Europe taking over to support our American friends. Look forward to having all time zones reunited to celebrate Biden's win.
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Post by thundergal on Nov 6, 2020 14:34:25 GMT
I my house I have a transgender and gay son. My husband cannot wrap his brain around it despite me explaining that we don’t need to understand it. It JUST IS. So the fight really centered on LGBTQ I sent him an article from the human rights commission which he refused to read. I said how can you claim to love me or my child if you won’t even discuss the issues with me. If you won’t learn. He then called Obama the n word which my son heard. I said now I’m out because I’m not raising my kids in a house that uses that word. Under any circumstance. He’s since apologized but I’m sick to my stomach today. He wants to claim ignorance on the issues but if my adult children do that, he gets mad. He’s allowed to be an ignorant voter but god forbid my 18 yo vote democratic because she surely doesn’t know anything. I’m still pretty upset. I knew it would come to this if i ever voiced my opinions. Afterward my son thanked me for standing up for what’s right. Oh my goodness. Oh oh oh my goodness. I am so SO sorry to read all of this. I just want to wrap you in the biggest hug. I'm thrilled that your son has an advocate in you. But hate all the rest of this. Sending peace and comfort as you determine how to navigate your marriage from here. I don't know you, so at the risk of sounding arrogant and condescending...I'm so incredibly proud of you. |
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Post by lizacreates on Nov 6, 2020 14:36:41 GMT
Another 145 000 ballots to go for Pennsylvania. I've lost track of the speed at which Pennsylvania has been counting them on average so I've no clue how long it will take to find project the winner. I’m not worried now about PA as I was yesterday. If Biden wins it, it’ll be icing on the cake. With GA, what we need now is for AZ to be called for Biden and that’s 280. I don’t know what’s going on in AZ but their numbers have been pretty much frozen since yesterday. |
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Post by MissBianca on Nov 6, 2020 14:38:31 GMT
According to CNN there are about 25,000 ballots left but they will take longer because they are provisional and need to be reviewed and verified 145 000 to 25 000 is quite the difference. Le Monde (France) and NBC News both mention 140 000 to 150 000 left. I’m getting conflicting reports depending on who has updated. I do know the last batch will take a while because they have to be reviewed more heavily. |
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Post by sleepingbooty on Nov 6, 2020 14:39:25 GMT
Biden visited Pennsylvania 14 times, more than any battleground state. It looks like it's paying off...
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Post by sleepingbooty on Nov 6, 2020 14:42:23 GMT
I don’t know what’s going on in AZ but their numbers have been pretty much frozen since yesterday. And they still have the largest amount of ballots to get through (over 300 000)... I do know the last batch will take a while because they have to be reviewed more heavily. Why do I have a feeling I'm going to be up until 4AM again?  |
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Post by uksue on Nov 6, 2020 14:42:47 GMT
I think my family are losing patience with me - they can’t understand why I’m so invested in this. On the other hand, I can’t understand anyone NOT being invested in this! To me, it’s the ultimate ‘Good over evil’!
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Post by amom23 on Nov 6, 2020 14:45:32 GMT
Another 145 000 ballots to go for Pennsylvania. I've lost track of the speed at which Pennsylvania has been counting them on average so I've no clue how long it will take to find project the winner. According to CNN there are about 25,000 ballots left but they will take longer because they are provisional and need to be reviewed and verified This number might be for one county. State wide NBC is reporting about 160,000 ballots yet to be counted. |
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Post by MissBianca on Nov 6, 2020 14:45:51 GMT
I don’t know what’s going on in AZ but their numbers have been pretty much frozen since yesterday. And they still have the largest amount of ballots to get through (over 300 000)... I do know the last batch will take a while because they have to be reviewed more heavily. Why do I have a feeling I'm going to be up until 4AM again? Lol we will be up together. I haven’t slept in days |
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Post by MissBianca on Nov 6, 2020 14:47:11 GMT
According to CNN there are about 25,000 ballots left but they will take longer because they are provisional and need to be reviewed and verified This number might be for one county. State wide NBC is reporting about 160,000 ballots yet to be counted. Maybe it’s Philadelphia. You get varying degrees of info depending on who’s posting in the live feed. |
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Post by lizacreates on Nov 6, 2020 14:48:15 GMT
Just a (very happy) reminder.
All four Biden paths are still open.
253 + GA 16 + AZ 11 = 280
253 + GA 16 + NV 6 = 275
253 + PA 20 = 273
253 + AZ 11 + NV 6 = 270
And Trump paths are rapidly closing:
214 + AK 3 + PA 20 + AZ 11 + GA 16 + NV 6= 270
214 + AK 3 + PA 20 + AZ 11 + GA 16 + NC 15 = 279
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Post by MissBianca on Nov 6, 2020 14:48:16 GMT
More secret service have been sent to Joe’s house and the airspace above his house is now a no-fly zone. As is the convention center where he’s supposed to speak later today.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Nov 6, 2020 14:49:58 GMT
On a different note, the political colours in the US are such a mindfuck for quite a few foreigners. In many countries, red is associated with the left and blue with the right, particularly the conservative right. My brain is still seeing the US map at times as dominated by the Communist Party.  |
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Post by edie3 on Nov 6, 2020 14:50:58 GMT
This was just on CNN, a reporter had asked Biden if he was the polar opposite of trump. Joe crossed himself and said, "I sure hope so." Gave me chills. We (the country) needs this right now.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Nov 6, 2020 14:51:21 GMT
More secret service have been sent to Joe’s house and the airspace above his house is now a no-fly zone. As is the convention center where he’s supposed to speak later today. I worry for him and Kamala. So many guns circulating in the US and incitement to violence from the current president himself... |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2020 14:52:46 GMT
I’m encouraged by the results but worried about violence, especially as a result of Trump’s tweets and the longer this drags on. I could only tolerate a few minutes, but last night Tucker Carlson had a guy on who claimed he was kicked out of watching the counting in Pennsylvania for trying to videotape. The right keeps claiming without evidence that there has been fraud in Philadelphia for years. All of the talk about counting only the “legal” votes worries me, too. I do find the protests for transparency ironic. www.npr.org/2020/11/05/931829801/election-dispute-increases-risk-of-political-violence-analysts-warnYet they were more than happy to claim it in 2016. They don't seem to think what they are saying most of the time. |
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Post by sleepingbooty on Nov 6, 2020 14:53:11 GMT
I think my family are losing patience with me - they can’t understand why I’m so invested in this. On the other hand, I can’t understand anyone NOT being invested in this! To me, it’s the ultimate ‘Good over evil’! Books will be written about these days. Theatres will host plays reenacting these moments. Come on. This is historical. (Basically, your family is wrong.  ) |
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Post by gar on Nov 6, 2020 14:54:17 GMT
On a different note, the political colours in the US are such a mindfuck for quite a few foreigners. In many countries, red is associated with the left and blue with the right, particularly the conservative right. My brain is still seeing the US map at times as dominated by the Communist Party. Yes! Not so much now but earlier in the whole American election thing it took me a while to get used to the colours being the opposite way around 😊 |
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