# Politics & Elections **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=201 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 202 --- ## [When the media turns an election into a "horse race," what exactly is going on?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-the-media-turns-an-election-into-a-horse-race-what-exactly-is-going-on/770966)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2016, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-the-media-turns-an-election-into-a-horse-race-what-exactly-is-going-on/770966 "2016-11-08T17:35:26Z")
As I see it, the accusation that the media is turning an election into a horse race essentially implies one of two things: The polls are \*indeed \*tightening, and the media is just reporting it like it is - in which ca… --- ## [Colorado Proposition 69](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colorado-proposition-69/760552)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2016, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colorado-proposition-69/760552 "2016-11-08T17:33:22Z")
No not what you think. This proposition would make Colorado into a single-payer health-care system and exempt Coloradans from Obamacare. Surprisingly it faces an uphill battle because it is being touted as more taxes d… --- ## [How many times have Hillary and Donald shaken hands this campaign season?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-times-have-hillary-and-donald-shaken-hands-this-campaign-season/771057)
**Author:** [@Shalmanese](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shalmanese)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2016, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-times-have-hillary-and-donald-shaken-hands-this-campaign-season/771057 "2016-11-08T17:20:28Z")
They shook hands at the first debate although famously, not at the second or 3rd ones. They shook hands during the Al Smith dinner. Apart from that, have they been in the same room together since the election started? --- ## [Secret Service Protection Fine Details](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-service-protection-fine-details/771025)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2016, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-service-protection-fine-details/771025 "2016-11-08T17:15:20Z")
Did Hillary already have Secret Service protection prior to the 120 day rule of this election - under all the rights and perks of Bill’s Presidency? --- ## [18 of world’s leading nations prefer Clinton, Russia prefers Trump!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/18-of-world-s-leading-nations-prefer-clinton-russia-prefers-trump/771071)
**Author:** [@Me\_Billy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Me_Billy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2016, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/18-of-world-s-leading-nations-prefer-clinton-russia-prefers-trump/771071 "2016-11-08T17:06:37Z")
“The only country that would settle for Mr. Trump is Russia, whose president Vladimir Putin has praised the Republican candidate as a “bright and talented person”…” https://global.handelsblatt.com/politics/the-world-wan… --- ## [Official 2016 Election Day Thread: House](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/official-2016-election-day-thread-house/770962)
**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2016, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/official-2016-election-day-thread-house/770962 "2016-11-08T16:36:08Z")
Honey had a good idea for the Presidential Election. I thought expanding it to have threads for the Senate and the House would be a good idea since the three things are pretty dissimilar in how they’re liable to behave.… --- ## [Electoral tie, Republican Congress. What happens?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electoral-tie-republican-congress-what-happens/770420)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2016, 12:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electoral-tie-republican-congress-what-happens/770420 "2016-11-08T12:37:59Z")
All right, We all know Trump isn’t going to win. Play along please. But theoretically there is a microscopic whisper of a quark of a hint of a possibility that given the right alignment of the fates there kind of could … --- ## [In what states will Trump do better than a different GOP candidate would](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-what-states-will-trump-do-better-than-a-different-gop-candidate-would/770762)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2016, 10:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-what-states-will-trump-do-better-than-a-different-gop-candidate-would/770762 "2016-11-08T10:37:41Z")
Ohio, Pennsylvania, Iowa? Trump’s appeal seems to be in high school educated whites, so I’d guess states with a higher % of them and a higher % of people who work(ed) in manufacturing would see more Trump support as opp… --- ## [Hilarious (in a gross way) glimpse into the life of a Trump troll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hilarious-in-a-gross-way-glimpse-into-the-life-of-a-trump-troll/771050)
**Author:** [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2016, 6:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hilarious-in-a-gross-way-glimpse-into-the-life-of-a-trump-troll/771050 "2016-11-08T06:36:02Z")
A real smoothy, this Mike Cernovitch, with tweets viewed over a hundred million times. So buddy has an apparent boner-on for HRC. Ultimately in the name of getting that crucial brand of his out there. Classy guy… --- ## [Hillary cancels victory fireworks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hillary-cancels-victory-fireworks/771015)
**Author:** [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2016, 5:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hillary-cancels-victory-fireworks/771015 "2016-11-08T05:03:16Z")
Assuming it’s true, and assuming she scheduled fireworks in the first place, is this a bad sign? Could be she canceled them for safety reasons. Or someone else vetoed them. --- ## [Insight into the mind of a Trump supporter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insight-into-the-mind-of-a-trump-supporter/769985)
**Author:** [@Sterling\_Archer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sterling_Archer)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2016, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insight-into-the-mind-of-a-trump-supporter/769985 "2016-11-08T03:57:10Z")
A friend of mine sent me this link today with genuine concern asking, “Do you think this is really going to happen? Can you research this?” http://americarightnow.com/u-s-news/u-n-says-they-will-soon-occupy-america-unde… --- ## [So What Happens if Hillary Wins and Trump Doesn't Accept It?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-happens-if-hillary-wins-and-trump-doesnt-accept-it/770376)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2016, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-happens-if-hillary-wins-and-trump-doesnt-accept-it/770376 "2016-11-08T03:16:35Z")
He’s already sniveled, “We’ll see.” when asked if he would accept an election win for Hillary. He’s been yelling for weeks about the election being rigged before the voting even started. What if Hillary wins and Trump … --- ## [Would you personally make this bet (either side) on the election?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-personally-make-this-bet-either-side-on-the-election/770991)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2016, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-personally-make-this-bet-either-side-on-the-election/770991 "2016-11-08T02:49:09Z")
I know a couple of guys that are rampant gamblers, and very politically opinionated to boot. Neither of these guys is top 1% rich, but they make a decent low six figure living. Here are the details on their bet: Hilla… --- ## [What will Trump's last Tone-Deaf remark be before the Election? Mocking Hip Hop](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-trumps-last-tone-deaf-remark-be-before-the-election-mocking-hip-hop/770998)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2016, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-trumps-last-tone-deaf-remark-be-before-the-election-mocking-hip-hop/770998 "2016-11-08T02:45:51Z")
So - what will Trump’s last tone-deaf, offensive statement that alienates another group of folks before the election be? Today, apparently, CNN is reporting that he demonstrated more cultural cluelessness after Hillary … --- ## [Big Newsweek release on Trump](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-newsweek-release-on-trump/770978)
**Author:** [@Evil\_Economist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Evil_Economist)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2016, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-newsweek-release-on-trump/770978 "2016-11-08T02:22:07Z")
Kurt Eichenwald is dropping a Twitter storm on Trump today, releasing all the dirt he’s managed to dig up on the giant orange douche. He’s on #48 at the time I write this, and says he has enough to last all day. Evidence… --- ## [Chances A Trump POTUS Will End Up Impeached?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chances-a-trump-potus-will-end-up-impeached/770933)
**Author:** [@chargerrich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chargerrich)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2016, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chances-a-trump-potus-will-end-up-impeached/770933 "2016-11-08T01:11:26Z")
I personally believe Trump’s chances of winning the election are on par with the chances of a Trump University graduate finding value in the “investment”. However with that said, does anyone else think if the Orange Jud… --- ## [Why does nobody know about Trump's vlog?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-nobody-know-about-trumps-vlog/771012)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2016, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-nobody-know-about-trumps-vlog/771012 "2016-11-07T23:30:30Z")
Brilliant video piece from Cracked.com’s Cody Johnston. Why wasn’t this brought up months ago, is what I’d like to know. Where were Mrs. Clinton’s OppRe people? The guy contradicts himself sometimes within days of mak… --- ## [Comey: nm](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comey-nm/770915)
**Author:** [@Do\_Not\_Taunt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Do_Not_Taunt)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2016, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comey-nm/770915 "2016-11-07T23:11:03Z")
Sheesh. IANAL, but seems like he violated federal law in order to interfere in an election. He had nothing, he should have kept his mouth shut and his department in line, and he failed at both. Seems likely he won’t… --- ## [Inside Donald Trump's Last Stand: NYTimes article](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inside-donald-trumps-last-stand-nytimes-article/770963)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2016, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inside-donald-trumps-last-stand-nytimes-article/770963 "2016-11-07T19:16:02Z")
I believe the NYTimes is lowering its paywall for a day or two starting today or tomorrow. Here is a powerful article: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/07/us/politics/donald-trump-presidential-race.html?action=click&pgty… --- ## [What is the motivation behind different religious groups and their support of Trump](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-motivation-behind-different-religious-groups-and-their-support-of-trump/770782)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2016, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-motivation-behind-different-religious-groups-and-their-support-of-trump/770782 "2016-11-07T17:48:53Z")
So varying religions and non-faiths tend to vote differently. Secularists of all stripes, Jews, Muslims and I get the impression pretty much all non-christans tend to lean dem. If you are a non-christian or a secularist… --- ## [Who are the 10% of voters who'd normally support a Republican for president, but won't support Trump](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-the-10-of-voters-whod-normally-support-a-republican-for-president-but-wont-support-trump/769716)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2016, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-the-10-of-voters-whod-normally-support-a-republican-for-president-but-wont-support-trump/769716 "2016-11-07T17:30:16Z")
In another thread I mentioned how a decent gop candidate would probably be getting 50% of the vote, while Trump is getting about 40%. McCain got 46% and Romney got 47%. So I think 50% is a fair estimate, possibly high (… --- ## [Official 2016 Election Day Thread: Senate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/official-2016-election-day-thread-senate/770961)
**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2016, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/official-2016-election-day-thread-senate/770961 "2016-11-07T16:32:25Z")
Honey had a good idea for the Presidential Election. I thought expanding it to have threads for the Senate and the House would be a good idea since the three things are pretty dissimilar in how they’re liable to behave.… --- ## [What lies has Hillary been caught in?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-lies-has-hillary-been-caught-in/770558)
**Author:** [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2016, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-lies-has-hillary-been-caught-in/770558 "2016-11-07T01:48:17Z")
That are getting Trump and his followers in such a tizzy. --- ## [A reflection](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-reflection/770889)
**Author:** [@Anny\_Middon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anny_Middon)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2016, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-reflection/770889 "2016-11-06T23:28:34Z")
(I should probably post this in an established thread, but I’m too lazy today to figure out which one.) Yesterday morning I was rushing to get out the door to go work my GOTV shift, so I could only glance at the morning… --- ## [Election Wiki leaks Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/election-wiki-leaks-thread/768160)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 174\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2016, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/election-wiki-leaks-thread/768160 "2016-11-06T20:23:16Z")
There’s supposed to be a steady stream of Wiki leaks releases in the remaining days of this election. The Majority will feature Hillary and her aides. There’s always a chance Wiki leaks will surprise us with Trump camp… --- ## [When are absentee ballots counted/reported?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-are-absentee-ballots-counted-reported/770793)
**Author:** [@Rigamarole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rigamarole)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2016, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-are-absentee-ballots-counted-reported/770793 "2016-11-06T19:58:57Z")
I am registered as a permanent absentee / vote-by-mail voter because frankly, screw the hassle of going to a physical place (on a weekday!) and waiting in line, possibly for hours, just to fill out a card, which I can ea… --- ## [No more Trump bombshells?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-more-trump-bombshells/770635)
**Author:** [@Alan\_Smithee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alan_Smithee)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2016, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-more-trump-bombshells/770635 "2016-11-06T19:13:40Z")
We were all waiting. Especially after Comey’s non-revelation about Clinton’s emails (which weren’t actually hers). Back around the last debate, after the “Grab 'em by the pussy” video, people (including me) were confiden… --- ## [Do you vote based on choosing the best candidate that matches your views, or for the best outcome?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-vote-based-on-choosing-the-best-candidate-that-matches-your-views-or-for-the-best-outcome/770267)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2016, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-vote-based-on-choosing-the-best-candidate-that-matches-your-views-or-for-the-best-outcome/770267 "2016-11-06T17:19:32Z")
For me it’s easy – best outcome, by far. My vote has no ‘pride’ or ‘dignity’, so to speak – it’s purely about helping, in the minuscule way that individuals votes help, ensure the best outcome possible and plausible, ba… --- ## [The case against democracy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-case-against-democracy/770413)
**Author:** [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2016, 10:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-case-against-democracy/770413 "2016-11-06T10:07:56Z")
Inspired in part by two different closely related articles I was just reading and the “Talk me off the ledge” thread here (yes, I’m worried, too). Mods, please move if this is deemed more appropriate elsewhere but it s… --- ## [Trump voters disqualifying themselves?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-voters-disqualifying-themselves/770638)
**Author:** [@Sterling\_Archer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sterling_Archer)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2016, 8:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-voters-disqualifying-themselves/770638 "2016-11-06T08:09:21Z")
How big of a factor could this be on election day? I could see this being a big deal for all these Trump rally people that are not familiar with the voting process. And then you have the registration factor, it would … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=200) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=202)