2024 US Presidential Elections Megathread

[Baron von Schtinkenbutt]

Here's a real one from 270ToWin.

Note the purples are independents Bernie Sanders and Angus King, who are Democrats for the purposes of our duopoly.

[Valmy]

Yeah it is not looking good. We have to pull it out in both Montana and Ohio.

But hey we seem to just barely pull it out over and over again in the Senate. Maybe we can do it again.

Especially because we have a chance to pick up Maine and North Carolina in 2026. If we can just hold the line this year.

[Norgy]

So none of those retirees who moved to Florida that once voted for the Dems do that anymore?

I still can't wrap my head around Tedward Cruz (R) being a senator.

[Admiral Yi]

So none of those retirees who moved to Florida that once voted for the Dems do that anymore?

The Northeastern Jews who voted Democrat still do AFAIK.  They're outnumbered now by retirees from the Midwest.

[Valmy]

So none of those retirees who moved to Florida that once voted for the Dems do that anymore?

I still can't wrap my head around Tedward Cruz (R) being a senator.

For reasons beyond my comprehension both Ohio and Florida became Republican strongholds while Georgia and Arizona drifted leftwards. It is like both parties can only hold a certain number of states at a time.

But as far as Florida is concerned...kind of glad. They were the most problematic swing state as it compelled both parties to maintain our permanent state of quasi-war with Cuba. Shedding them should enable us to normalize relations with an admittedly shitty country, but one that is certainly no threat to us.

[Norgy]

Florida always looks a bit like a cock on a map anyway.
Incidentally, so does Norway. 

[Jacob]

Thanks

[Admiral Yi]

Yeah it is not looking good. We have to pull it out in both Montana and Ohio.

But hey we seem to just barely pull it out over and over again in the Senate. Maybe we can do it again.

Especially because we have a chance to pick up Maine and North Carolina in 2026. If we can just hold the line this year.

Montana (!!!) and Ohio (!) are leaning Dem?  Texas (!!) and Florida are only *leaning* Rep?  That's a great map.

[Tonitrus]

Yeah it is not looking good. We have to pull it out in both Montana and Ohio.

But hey we seem to just barely pull it out over and over again in the Senate. Maybe we can do it again.

Especially because we have a chance to pick up Maine and North Carolina in 2026. If we can just hold the line this year.

I think the Nevada race is likely to be more of a toss-up than polls have suggested.  The GOP has a very strong shot there.

[Valmy]

Yeah it is not looking good. We have to pull it out in both Montana and Ohio.

But hey we seem to just barely pull it out over and over again in the Senate. Maybe we can do it again.

Especially because we have a chance to pick up Maine and North Carolina in 2026. If we can just hold the line this year.

Montana (!!!) and Ohio (!) are leaning Dem?  Texas (!!) and Florida are only *leaning* Rep?  That's a great map.

These are the Senate elections. Brown and Tester are the incumbents and the races are considered toss ups, not leaning Dem. Cruz is not very popular and while he will win, it will be a small margin. I don't know what is going on in Florida.

[Valmy]

Yeah it is not looking good. We have to pull it out in both Montana and Ohio.

But hey we seem to just barely pull it out over and over again in the Senate. Maybe we can do it again.

Especially because we have a chance to pick up Maine and North Carolina in 2026. If we can just hold the line this year.

I think the Nevada race is likely to be more of a toss-up than polls have suggested.  The GOP has a very strong shot there.

We'll see. I don't know anything about Rosen.

Obviously, as I said, the situation is perilous and will be close.

[FunkMonk]

What's the US Senate election map look like this time around?

Still the greatest political meme ever made 

[jimmy olsen]

Just savage

https://x.com/igorbobic/status/1823918804507804133

Tim Walz at Boston fundraiser tonight, per pool:

"I feel like one of my roles in this now is to be the anti-Tommy Tuberville, to show that football coaches are not the dumbest people."

[Caliga]

What's the US Senate election map look like this time around?

Still the greatest political meme ever made 

DROPPING FUCKING DELEGATES ALL OVER YOU!!!!!

[Razgovory]

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the Democratic vice-presidential candidate, has distanced himself from a controversial Muslim cleric after media reports revealed the religious leader's past antisemitic rhetoric and support for Hamas.

Conservative media outlets have highlighted Walz's past interactions with Asad Zaman, leader of the Muslim American Society of Minnesota. Zaman has faced criticism for promoting antisemitic content, including a pro-Hitler propaganda film called "The Greatest Story Never Told," and expressing support for Hamas and its Oct. 7 attack on Israel, which killed some 1,200 people.

In response to a report from The Washington Examiner, Walz's team has denied any "personal relationship" between the governor and Zaman.

"The Governor and Mr. Zaman do not have a personal relationship. Governor Walz strongly condemns Hamas terrorism," said Lauren Hitt, a spokesperson for the Harris-Walz campaign, in an email to Newsweek.

That statement came following reports that Walz, as governor of Minnesota, repeatedly hosted Zaman at events. Walz's administration donated over $100,000 to Zaman's group, the Examiner reported, drawing sharp criticism from groups like the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC).

"It is an outrage to the American Jewish community that Tim Walz would champion Hitler-promoting cleric Asad Zaman of the Muslim American Society of Minnesota," the RJC said in a statement on Tuesday.

The RJC also accused the Harris-Walz campaign of downplaying the relationship between Walz and Zaman. Some Republicans joined in the criticism.

"Why did Tim Walz lie about his obviously friendly relationship with a Minnesota Muslim cleric who promoted Hamas and Hitler?" wrote Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, Republican of New York.

This is not the first time Walz has been targeted for his stance on Israel and its ongoing war with Hamas in Gaza. After Harris selected him as her vice-presidential pick, Republicans were quick to suggest she chose Walz over Josh Shapiro, the popular Pennsylvania governor, due to Shapiro's Jewish faith and support of Israel.

Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump claimed again last week that he is the better candidate for Jewish voters, saying that any Jew who votes for the Democratic ticket needs to get "their head examined."

Walz has been consistent in expressing his support for Israel. Shortly after Oct. 7, he condemned Hamas while condemning those who demonized all Palestinians for the actions of the militant group. He has also advocated for increasing humanitarian aid to Gaza.

In addition to Republicans arguing they are not sufficiently pro-Israel, both Walz and Harris are facing pressure from pro-Palestinian protesters who are upset that the current administration — of which Harris is still a part — isn't doing more to demand a ceasefire in Gaza.

Harris was confronted by protesters twice in the last week during rallies in Michigan and Arizona over the administration's handling of the war. While several leaders of the activist Uncommitted National Movement expressed hope about the new ticket after briefly engaging with Harris in Detroit, other groups, like the Abandon Biden Campaign, see little daylight between her and President Biden when it comes to the war.