well, as all the votes are nearly finally counted, it looks like this election wasn't so good for GOP and wasn't as bad for Dems. Trump will win popular vote by less than 1.6% and not get a majority, one of smallest margins in last 100 years. Dems will pick up seats in House, and stave off... - ThreadSky

matthewjdowd.bsky.social • 105 days ago

well, as all the votes are nearly finally counted, it looks like this election wasn't so good for GOP and wasn't as bad for Dems. Trump will win popular vote by less than 1.6% and not get a majority, one of smallest margins in last 100 years. Dems will pick up seats in House, and stave off...

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keepcalmandresist.bsky.social•105 days ago

trump won because we have the stupid electoral college, stupid Americans, 50 stupid ways to vote, stupid politicians (and stupid gerrymandering but that's another post...)

keepcalmandresist.bsky.social•105 days ago

Oh yeah...and stupid MSM and stupid pundits

keepcalmandresist.bsky.social•105 days ago

I'm cooking Tday sides, so a bit distracted but also: THE STUPID COURT of the United States!

abluekaren.bsky.social•103 days ago

Yep, 💯
People who didn't/ dont pay attention are in the 'stupid' category.

ultraglide.bsky.social•105 days ago

It begs the questions, do MAGA voters see themselves in Trump?
Do they share his values?
Do they pick just one characteristic and ignore the rest?

cat2903.bsky.social•105 days ago

I’ve been told that MAGA voters will proudly declare themselves as such.
So at the very least they share at least one characteristic/value.
All trump’s values/ characteristics are DEPLORABLE. So Hillary was right in 2016. We were too kind in giving them a pass.

matthewjdowd.bsky.social•105 days ago

major losses in Senate. And this all with Biden having a 40% job approval on election day. As I have said, Trump won because of Biden approval, Trump won inspite of himself and not because of himself.

hjones-comer.bsky.social•105 days ago

Agree. Biden's numbers are low due to our 3 second response society After large events Great Dep, 08' fin crisis, COVID it takes years to recover. People don't comprehend that. Biden has done well to avoid financial collapse, we are improving but when it his people's wallets they have no patience.

lallberry.bsky.social•105 days ago

Trump won because the people who voted for him are (1) racist (2) sexist (3) ignorant. Or in most cases all three. Period

cat2903.bsky.social•105 days ago

1.6% more racist misogynist Americans excused all trump’s disqualifying factors - refusing to vote for a black woman.

thetallsister.bsky.social•105 days ago

Trump won because of racism and misogyny. PERIOD

matthewjdowd.bsky.social•105 days ago

i disagree with this. yes there is racism and misogyny in America, but that is not why Harris lost and Trump won. women won seats in senate and House on same day Harris lost. just like 2022. Biden job approval was most important factor.

peace2day.bsky.social•105 days ago

good to hear you reiterate the key points from your article regarding myths and facts for the election results on MSNBC this afternoon (which I dared turn on today) - in sharing solid insights and lowering the temperature as we move onward - thank you, always

thetallsister.bsky.social•105 days ago

Disagree. I hear “liberal“ men wondering /scoffing how we thought a woman, no less a black woman—could win and lead .
NIMBYism

toddicus.bsky.social•105 days ago

I disagree with you. To say it’s a single issue or two like racism and misogyny leads us to an angry and misdirected place. It was a combo of Joe’s approvals, inflation reality on that front lines, a lying right wing echo chamber, immigration related issues, and a host of other things as well

nuttybiggums.bsky.social•105 days ago

She lost because they never took credit for reducing inflation and didn't have a compelling economic argument. Look at the exit polling - 51% said the economy was top priority for them

baldmanrisin.bsky.social•105 days ago

Trump won because too much time was spent on reporting worthless polls and demonizing him instead of focusing on his ridiculous policy proposals. If the media won't educate, then the politicians should.

jcaroltx.bsky.social•105 days ago

still not sure how women let this happen

dollymad1812.bsky.social•105 days ago

Because their hatred of the “other” is greater than their sense of self preservation.

texastob-24.bsky.social•105 days ago

We have work to do…hoping 2026 helps turn some things around…

sapphosrevenge.bsky.social•105 days ago

I am proud of my Orange County breaking the iron curtain and California as a whole!

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