2020 Election
#4861
Re: 2020 Election
I was a little disappointed earlier today, Both candidates were campaigning just north of me today and I debated about attending. I fleetingly toyed with the idea of trying to get into a Trump rally before deciding that the combined derp of the orange turd and the crowd would be just too much for my tiny brain to handle.
A Biden drive-in rally though sounded right up my alley, but despite wall-to-wall coverage on local news stations could I find any details on the rally, could I f***. The best I could come up with this morning was 'details to be released' and a link promising further details on Biden's campaign site. Several minutes banging my head in frustration navigating Biden's site, I could find diddly squat.
As I was heading home this evening and mulling over trying again in the hour that I'd have to get ready to go up there, I heard on the radio that it was an invite only affair. Call me old fashioned but what is the point of coming to an area to hold a campaign event and then only inviting diehard party members? Talk about preaching to the converted. Heck, I've done my bit, checked his box both primary and for the general, donated the princely sum of 20 bucks to the cause, where's my bloody invite then?
A Biden drive-in rally though sounded right up my alley, but despite wall-to-wall coverage on local news stations could I find any details on the rally, could I f***. The best I could come up with this morning was 'details to be released' and a link promising further details on Biden's campaign site. Several minutes banging my head in frustration navigating Biden's site, I could find diddly squat.
As I was heading home this evening and mulling over trying again in the hour that I'd have to get ready to go up there, I heard on the radio that it was an invite only affair. Call me old fashioned but what is the point of coming to an area to hold a campaign event and then only inviting diehard party members? Talk about preaching to the converted. Heck, I've done my bit, checked his box both primary and for the general, donated the princely sum of 20 bucks to the cause, where's my bloody invite then?
#4862
Re: 2020 Election
I was a little disappointed earlier today, Both candidates were campaigning just north of me today and I debated about attending. I fleetingly toyed with the idea of trying to get into a Trump rally before deciding that the combined derp of the orange turd and the crowd would be just too much for my tiny brain to handle.
A Biden drive-in rally though sounded right up my alley, but despite wall-to-wall coverage on local news stations could I find any details on the rally, could I f***. The best I could come up with this morning was 'details to be released' and a link promising further details on Biden's campaign site. Several minutes banging my head in frustration navigating Biden's site, I could find diddly squat.
As I was heading home this evening and mulling over trying again in the hour that I'd have to get ready to go up there, I heard on the radio that it was an invite only affair. Call me old fashioned but what is the point of coming to an area to hold a campaign event and then only inviting diehard party members? Talk about preaching to the converted. Heck, I've done my bit, checked his box both primary and for the general, donated the princely sum of 20 bucks to the cause, where's my bloody invite then?
A Biden drive-in rally though sounded right up my alley, but despite wall-to-wall coverage on local news stations could I find any details on the rally, could I f***. The best I could come up with this morning was 'details to be released' and a link promising further details on Biden's campaign site. Several minutes banging my head in frustration navigating Biden's site, I could find diddly squat.
As I was heading home this evening and mulling over trying again in the hour that I'd have to get ready to go up there, I heard on the radio that it was an invite only affair. Call me old fashioned but what is the point of coming to an area to hold a campaign event and then only inviting diehard party members? Talk about preaching to the converted. Heck, I've done my bit, checked his box both primary and for the general, donated the princely sum of 20 bucks to the cause, where's my bloody invite then?
#4863
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Joined: Jan 2006
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Re: 2020 Election
Federal appeals court has ruled in regards to the ballot deadline in Minnesota. (as of last Friday 578,805 absentee ballots had not yet been received)
The ruling was down party lines.
Judge Bobby Shepherd, an appointee of President George W. Bush, and Judge L. Steven Grasz, appointed by President Donald Trump, formed the majority. Judge Jane Kelly, appointed by President Barack Obama, dissented.
"The 2-1 ruling -- a win for the Republican challengers to the state's plans -- cuts off a weeklong window after Election Day where state officials had planned to receive ballots that had lingered in the mail. The court found the Minnesota secretary of state's accommodation went against a state law that said ballots delivered by mail to elections officials after 8 p.m. on Election Day should be marked late."
https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2020/...-election-day/
https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/29/polit...ots/index.html
"We applaud the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals for upholding the integrity of the election and affirming Election Day as November 3rd," - Minnesota Republican Party Chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan
The ruling was down party lines.
Judge Bobby Shepherd, an appointee of President George W. Bush, and Judge L. Steven Grasz, appointed by President Donald Trump, formed the majority. Judge Jane Kelly, appointed by President Barack Obama, dissented.
"The 2-1 ruling -- a win for the Republican challengers to the state's plans -- cuts off a weeklong window after Election Day where state officials had planned to receive ballots that had lingered in the mail. The court found the Minnesota secretary of state's accommodation went against a state law that said ballots delivered by mail to elections officials after 8 p.m. on Election Day should be marked late."
https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2020/...-election-day/
https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/29/polit...ots/index.html
"We applaud the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals for upholding the integrity of the election and affirming Election Day as November 3rd," - Minnesota Republican Party Chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan
Last edited by scrubbedexpat091; Oct 30th 2020 at 2:29 am.
#4864
Re: 2020 Election
If anyone is curious here is a table that lists the rules by state for mail ballots for 2020.
Do keep in mind due to pending litigation in some states and as lawsuits are decided by judges, this list may not be 100% accurate, appears it was last updated on 10/28
When it comes to when ballots need to be received by, it appears California is the most generous with 17 days after Election Day if postmarked by Election Day.
https://www.ncsl.org/research/electi...-election.aspx
Ballot deadlines for some key states and when ballot counting begins.
Arizona- Election Day by 7pm. 14 days before Election Day
Florida- 7pm on Election Day. 22 days before Election Day
Georgia- Close of polls on Election Day. Upon Receipt of ballot.
Michigan- Close of polls on Election Day. (pending litigation) In cities with population over 25,000, processing may begin the day before Election Day. (2020 only)
Minnesota- 7 days after Election Day if postmarked by Election Day. (pending litigation) Processing upon receipt and envelopes opened fourteen days before Election Day.
North Carolina- 9 days after Election Day if postmarked by Election Day. (pending litigation) Fifth Tuesday before Election Day.
Pennsylvania- 3 days after Election Day if postmarked by Election Day. 7am on election day.
Wisconsin- 8pm on Election Day. After polls open on Election Day.
Do keep in mind due to pending litigation in some states and as lawsuits are decided by judges, this list may not be 100% accurate, appears it was last updated on 10/28
When it comes to when ballots need to be received by, it appears California is the most generous with 17 days after Election Day if postmarked by Election Day.
https://www.ncsl.org/research/electi...-election.aspx
Ballot deadlines for some key states and when ballot counting begins.
Arizona- Election Day by 7pm. 14 days before Election Day
Florida- 7pm on Election Day. 22 days before Election Day
Georgia- Close of polls on Election Day. Upon Receipt of ballot.
Michigan- Close of polls on Election Day. (pending litigation) In cities with population over 25,000, processing may begin the day before Election Day. (2020 only)
Minnesota- 7 days after Election Day if postmarked by Election Day. (pending litigation) Processing upon receipt and envelopes opened fourteen days before Election Day.
North Carolina- 9 days after Election Day if postmarked by Election Day. (pending litigation) Fifth Tuesday before Election Day.
Pennsylvania- 3 days after Election Day if postmarked by Election Day. 7am on election day.
Wisconsin- 8pm on Election Day. After polls open on Election Day.
https://projects.economist.com/us-20...cast/president
From a 'decision' perspective, it's good to see FL and AZ are 'no delay' states. PA at 3 days is not bad either. I'm all in favor of extending the deadlines due to the virus, but ... 17 days does seem a bit generous and potentially damaging to the process. 7 days seems somewhat reasonable.
I was a little disappointed earlier today, Both candidates were campaigning just north of me today and I debated about attending. I fleetingly toyed with the idea of trying to get into a Trump rally before deciding that the combined derp of the orange turd and the crowd would be just too much for my tiny brain to handle.
A Biden drive-in rally though sounded right up my alley, but despite wall-to-wall coverage on local news stations could I find any details on the rally, could I f***. The best I could come up with this morning was 'details to be released' and a link promising further details on Biden's campaign site. Several minutes banging my head in frustration navigating Biden's site, I could find diddly squat.
As I was heading home this evening and mulling over trying again in the hour that I'd have to get ready to go up there, I heard on the radio that it was an invite only affair. Call me old fashioned but what is the point of coming to an area to hold a campaign event and then only inviting diehard party members? Talk about preaching to the converted. Heck, I've done my bit, checked his box both primary and for the general, donated the princely sum of 20 bucks to the cause, where's my bloody invite then?
A Biden drive-in rally though sounded right up my alley, but despite wall-to-wall coverage on local news stations could I find any details on the rally, could I f***. The best I could come up with this morning was 'details to be released' and a link promising further details on Biden's campaign site. Several minutes banging my head in frustration navigating Biden's site, I could find diddly squat.
As I was heading home this evening and mulling over trying again in the hour that I'd have to get ready to go up there, I heard on the radio that it was an invite only affair. Call me old fashioned but what is the point of coming to an area to hold a campaign event and then only inviting diehard party members? Talk about preaching to the converted. Heck, I've done my bit, checked his box both primary and for the general, donated the princely sum of 20 bucks to the cause, where's my bloody invite then?
#4865
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Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 0
Re: 2020 Election
In normal years, California doesn't allow 17 days, appears normally its 3 days, but they seem to have made some changes for 2020.
This link lists the states based on permanent state laws, the link posted earlier is only for 2020.
https://www.ncsl.org/research/electi...e-ballots.aspx
This link lists the states based on permanent state laws, the link posted earlier is only for 2020.
https://www.ncsl.org/research/electi...e-ballots.aspx
#4866
Re: 2020 Election
The legal process to determine whether some of Trump's campaign contributions are legit or not continues. Giuliani's crew of Russian mobsters and Florida Men begins rolling through court, and although prosecutors say this one isn't a cooperation agreement, Rudy probably isn't too happy about it.
"The plea today makes the first conviction to arise from a 2019 indictment brought in the Southern District of New York over an alleged straw-donor scheme to funnel foreign money into U.S. elections through limited liability companies."
https://www.courthousenews.com/flori...-plead-guilty/
"The plea today makes the first conviction to arise from a 2019 indictment brought in the Southern District of New York over an alleged straw-donor scheme to funnel foreign money into U.S. elections through limited liability companies."
https://www.courthousenews.com/flori...-plead-guilty/
#4867
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Re: 2020 Election
Washington State.
4,869,530 eligible voters in 2020 vs 4,270,270 in 2016
60.8% of ballots returned so far, at this point in 2016 36.8% had been returned.
https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/res...tatistics.aspx
4,869,530 eligible voters in 2020 vs 4,270,270 in 2016
60.8% of ballots returned so far, at this point in 2016 36.8% had been returned.
https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/res...tatistics.aspx
Last edited by scrubbedexpat091; Oct 30th 2020 at 6:22 am.
#4868
Re: 2020 Election
This rather chilling article suggests our polling is still not where it needs to be. Apparently an interview with the only people who got 2016 right (and who think Trump will win again).
https://www.politico.com/news/magazi...te-2016-433619
https://www.politico.com/news/magazi...te-2016-433619
‘People Are Going To Be Shocked’: Return of the ‘Shy’ Trump Voter?
#4869
Re: 2020 Election
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Interesting - when I called AZ's info line, a guy told me they didn't start counting till election day even though they 'validated' the ballot (signature check, etc) on receipt. I notice the title of the column is 'processing' and not 'counting', but then the content of some of the columns does suggest actual counting. But I checked my ballot online the other day and it did say 'received and counted'.
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Interesting - when I called AZ's info line, a guy told me they didn't start counting till election day even though they 'validated' the ballot (signature check, etc) on receipt. I notice the title of the column is 'processing' and not 'counting', but then the content of some of the columns does suggest actual counting. But I checked my ballot online the other day and it did say 'received and counted'.
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54.97% of the county's registered electorate have turned out and if we assume that people have voted along party lines then the only thing stopping this county going for Trump is if a significant majority of 'other' voters vote blue.
And Walmart does something new...
https://www.wsj.com/articles/walmart...st-11604002136
#4870
Re: 2020 Election
This rather chilling article suggests our polling is still not where it needs to be. Apparently an interview with the only people who got 2016 right (and who think Trump will win again).
https://www.politico.com/news/magazi...te-2016-433619
https://www.politico.com/news/magazi...te-2016-433619
‘People Are Going To Be Shocked’: Return of the ‘Shy’ Trump Voter?
#4872
Re: 2020 Election
#4873
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Location: Newnan, GA
Posts: 802
Re: 2020 Election
This rather chilling article suggests our polling is still not where it needs to be. Apparently an interview with the only people who got 2016 right (and who think Trump will win again).
https://www.politico.com/news/magazi...te-2016-433619
https://www.politico.com/news/magazi...te-2016-433619
‘People Are Going To Be Shocked’: Return of the ‘Shy’ Trump Voter?
In both cases it seems to be by not much more than a couple of percentage points. This time around they have it much closer, or Trump just edging Biden in States like Michigan. If their margin of error stands from last time, that actually means Biden would win by 2% in Michigan (just as an example).