# Predictions for the 2020 US Presidential Election **URL:** \ **Category:** Politics & Elections\ **Created:** [October 8, 2020, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predictions-for-the-2020-us-presidential-election/922525 "2020-10-08T22:06:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 24
**Author:** ![octopus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/octopus/32/3716_2.png) [@octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/octopus)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predictions-for-the-2020-us-presidential-election/922525/461 "2020-11-03T18:32:37Z")
It’s hard to know since we don’t have a control Earth to run experiments on but I have the feeling based on the political riots of the summer that it’s more likely that Biden supporters would be rampaging if things don’t go their way. ---
**Author:** ![Procrustus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/procrustus/32/2994_2.png) [@Procrustus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Procrustus)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predictions-for-the-2020-us-presidential-election/922525/462 "2020-11-03T18:35:24Z")
> [@octopus](#): > > I have the feeling based on the political riots of the summer that it’s more likely that Biden supporters would be rampaging if things don’t go their way. Could be. We’ll be mighty disappointed, that’s for sure. Last time we had a pussy hat march, but I think it was pretty peaceful. Which candidate do you think would urge his supporters to stay calm? ---
**Author:** ![Malden\_Capell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/malden_capell/32/5274_2.png) [@Malden\_Capell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malden_Capell)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predictions-for-the-2020-us-presidential-election/922525/463 "2020-11-03T18:55:28Z")
At least they don’t try to kidnap sitting governors. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predictions-for-the-2020-us-presidential-election/922525/464 "2020-11-03T19:28:27Z")
> [@octopus](#): > > …it’s more likely that Biden supporters would be rampaging if things don’t go their way. “Rampaging”?? Oh puh-leese. Consider getting a clue, okay? ---
**Author:** ![octopus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/octopus/32/3716_2.png) [@octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/octopus)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predictions-for-the-2020-us-presidential-election/922525/465 "2020-11-03T19:32:39Z")
Why and where are businesses boarding up their properties? ---
**Author:** ![Euphonious\_Polemic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/euphonious_polemic/32/3002_2.png) [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predictions-for-the-2020-us-presidential-election/922525/466 "2020-11-03T19:33:38Z")
So that rampaging Trump supporters don’t do as much damage when Trump loses. My post is my cite. ---
**Author:** ![octopus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/octopus/32/3716_2.png) [@octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/octopus)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predictions-for-the-2020-us-presidential-election/922525/467 "2020-11-03T19:34:54Z")
Again, the events of the summer in Dem controlled cities and states by folks who lean non-Trumpian suggest otherwise. ---
**Author:** ![Euphonious\_Polemic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/euphonious_polemic/32/3002_2.png) [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predictions-for-the-2020-us-presidential-election/922525/468 "2020-11-03T19:35:43Z")
They are protecting themselves against assholes like this white supremacist; > **[Umbrella Man: Minneapolis police link suspect to white supremacists](https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53579099)** > > The man was pictured smashing the windows of an AutoZone store in the city during protests. ---
**Author:** ![RickJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/bb73d2/32.png) [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predictions-for-the-2020-us-presidential-election/922525/469 "2020-11-03T19:36:26Z")
> [@octopus](#): > > Again, the events of the summer in Dem controlled cities and states by folks who lean non-Trumpian suggest otherwise. But the protests - very few of which got violent - were not about an election. This is a different issue, and one side’s leader has called for crime and violence from time to time, which the other’s has not. ---
**Author:** ![ShadowFacts](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shadowfacts/32/2934_2.png) [@ShadowFacts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShadowFacts)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predictions-for-the-2020-us-presidential-election/922525/470 "2020-11-03T19:37:37Z")
> [@octopus](#): > > Again, the events of the summer in Dem controlled cities and states by folks who lean non-Trumpian suggest otherwise Consider that you have internalized lies from liars. Your “Dem controlled cities” language tells us what we need to know. ---
**Author:** ![Euphonious\_Polemic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/euphonious_polemic/32/3002_2.png) [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predictions-for-the-2020-us-presidential-election/922525/471 "2020-11-03T19:57:22Z")
But but but… I’ve heard from sources that Portland has been burned to the ground… TWICE! By Biden supporters. I read it in a blog, so it’s true. ---
**Author:** ![Mike\_Mabes](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mike_mabes/32/1782_2.png) [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predictions-for-the-2020-us-presidential-election/922525/472 "2020-11-03T19:59:14Z")
And I heard Laura Ingraham say it, that proves it. Has there even been one building burned down? ---
**Author:** ![Euphonious\_Polemic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/euphonious_polemic/32/3002_2.png) [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predictions-for-the-2020-us-presidential-election/922525/473 "2020-11-03T20:04:34Z")
Oh sure. This is what Portland is like now: Fire and brimstone coming down from the skies! Rivers and seas boiling! Forty years of darkness! Earthquakes, volcanoes… The dead rising from the grave! Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together… mass hysteria! ---
**Author:** ![Procrustus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/procrustus/32/2994_2.png) [@Procrustus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Procrustus)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predictions-for-the-2020-us-presidential-election/922525/474 "2020-11-03T20:05:13Z")
> [@Euphonious\_Polemic](#): > > Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together… mass hysteria! In fairness, it’s been like that in Portland for a few years now. ---
**Author:** ![QuickSilver](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quicksilver/32/7832_2.png) [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predictions-for-the-2020-us-presidential-election/922525/475 "2020-11-03T20:19:15Z")
> [@Procrustus](#): > > In fairness, it’s been like that in Portland for a few years now. Blue cities have all the fun. ---
**Author:** ![Fiddle\_Peghead](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fiddle_peghead/32/3506_2.png) [@Fiddle\_Peghead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiddle_Peghead)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predictions-for-the-2020-us-presidential-election/922525/476 "2020-11-03T20:45:04Z")
Saks Fifth Avenue and Macy’s have, as well as many others, here in New York City. Kinda ridiculous, IMO. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predictions-for-the-2020-us-presidential-election/922525/477 "2020-11-03T20:48:06Z")
philly has been boarding up. mostly due to looting from last week and not election related. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predictions-for-the-2020-us-presidential-election/922525/478 "2020-11-03T20:57:18Z")
> [@RickJay](#): > > one side’s leader has called for crime and violence from time to time, While the leader’s offspring namesake blows a dogwhislte. > **[Trump glorifies drivers who swarmed Biden bus in Texas, as others see...](https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2020/11/01/trump-glorifies-drivers-who-swarmed-biden-bus-in-texas-as-others-see-harassment-and-felony-assault/)** > > WASHINGTON — Stumping on Sunday as passions flared before the election, President Donald Trump commended supporters who had swarmed a Biden campaign bus in... ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predictions-for-the-2020-us-presidential-election/922525/479 "2020-11-03T21:04:09Z")
> [@octopus](#): > > Why and where are businesses boarding up their properties? Did you [forget](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/octopus-heres-your-own-thread-to-shit-all-over/815550/680) there’s a thread for this? > [@Businesses boarding up in major cities](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/businesses-boarding-up-in-major-cities/924588/): > > I’d heard about this in DC, but it’s scary to actually see the pictures of CVS and Pret a Manger in DC cocooned in plywood. And it’s even scarier to see it in San Francisco, LA, New York City, Chicaco, and even Boston. They’ve put an additional, “unscalable” fence around the White House. But e know how unscalable his Mexico wall constructions have been. Interesting times very shortly ahead. They’re running short of plywood in some places ---
**Author:** ![asahi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asahi/32/8693_2.png) [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predictions-for-the-2020-us-presidential-election/922525/480 "2020-11-03T21:21:34Z")
I won’t be surprised if the race hasn’t been called by midnight or if Trump is still in it with a fighting chance, but I think as we get closer to midnight, the walls will gradually be closing in in terms of electoral math. We might end up going to bed with Biden near victory but not quite clinching it. If there’s any drama it’s how Trump’s campaign and administration will behave over the next 24-48 hours - and perhaps between now and January. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predictions-for-the-2020-us-presidential-election/922525.md?page=23) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predictions-for-the-2020-us-presidential-election/922525.md?page=25)