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11. Huh? The size of states determines the popular vote?

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sun Nov 3, 2024, 08:01 AM

Nov 3

What kind of math is that?

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Trump says it's 'tough' for Republicans to win the popular vote [View all] BumRushDaShow Nov 3 OP

tough to win the popular vote when your policies stink rurallib Nov 3 #1

Policies? GB_RN Nov 3 #26

just couldn't think of another word rurallib Nov 3 #27

My Bad. GB_RN Nov 3 #30

Sorry - not mad at you - just couldn't come up with a word rurallib Nov 3 #46

This message was self-deleted by its author ArkansasDemocrat1 Nov 3 #28

amen, brother! Conjuay Nov 3 #58

It is tough to win when the majority of people hate you Joe Cool Nov 3 #2

Exactly. When they're not actually popular MaryMagdaline Nov 3 #16

Being an adjuctaced rapist and convicted felon with a record of abusing workers and women doesn't help either Attilatheblond Nov 3 #38

Nope! Sure doesn't MaryMagdaline Nov 3 #40

Have policies that people like.... JT45242 Nov 3 #3

tough to win the popular vote when you are unpopular bucolic_frolic Nov 3 #4

Don't worry, Donald. Even when you don't win, you can always start suing everyone. Midnight Writer Nov 3 #5

How soon should I expect the lawsuit? durablend Nov 3 #18

Better to be sued than to be "rounded up" as an Enemy of the People. Midnight Writer Nov 3 #20

It's actually worse moose65 Nov 3 #6

They don't need a clue, they have the Electoral College underpants Nov 3 #51

Yup, but add the EC to the list of things that The DonOld apparently doesn't understand William Seger Nov 3 #69

He also said, in '16, that it was easier to win by popular vote, so Mc Mike Nov 3 #7

So by his logic, since he WOULD have won, he DID win. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Nov 3 #39

'We were getting ready to win, and in fact, we DID win.' Mc Mike Nov 3 #44

I Woulda Won!! smb Nov 3 #65

He's the world's greatest salesman. If he'd wanted it, he wanted it he OBVIOUSLY would have done it. underpants Nov 3 #52

Abolish the EC darnit! Karma13612 Nov 3 #8

Yes, and someone needs to tell The DonOld that he can get votes from those states if we do William Seger Nov 3 #70

Of course it's hard to be popular when the only qualities the GOP has is selfishness, cruelty and hate. nt Hotler Nov 3 #9

Gosh. People don't like what you're selling? Novara Nov 3 #10

Huh? The size of states determines the popular vote? Raven123 Nov 3 #11

This message was self-deleted by its author ArkansasDemocrat1 Nov 3 #31

But for the EC Icanthinkformyself Nov 3 #12

Heck, the last time the White House passed from a Democratic administration to a Republican one... JHB Nov 3 #47

Rocknation Says It's 'IMPOSSIBLE' for ANYONE To Win A Popular Vote Rocknation Nov 3 #13

It's EASY to figure out why Zambero Nov 3 #14

Better explanations are available. nt BootinUp Nov 3 #15

Poor babies ... they have the EC advantage and that's not enough for them MaryMagdaline Nov 3 #17

I'm surprised at the admission. Trump's usual stance is that millions of undocumented immigrants were bussed in to Martin68 Nov 3 #19

Oh WAAH WAAH WAAH!... unbelievable Montauk6 Nov 3 #21

When is he going to admit that the only reason he won in 2016 FakeNoose Nov 3 #22

Add to that BumRushDaShow Nov 3 #23

Sounds like they're starting to make excuses for not winning oldmanlynn Nov 3 #24

Said the guy who KNOWS you don't have to win the popular vote. Grins Nov 3 #25

He's talking as if NY/IL/CA are all-or-nothing. That's true for electoral college but NOT for popular vote. thesquanderer Nov 3 #29

I thought he won California? tulipsandroses Nov 3 #32

"His words" tend to be lies. He finds it nearly impossible to be truthful. n/t Eyeball_Kid Nov 3 #35

By definition popular vote is just that - everyone TBF Nov 3 #33

That's what the southern slave states thought too ToxMarz Nov 3 #34

He doesn't seem to even know what the "popular vote" means. AnnaLee Nov 3 #36

Demographics Change MissouriDem47 Nov 3 #37

the EC must be scrapped 4catsmom Nov 3 #41

It is even tougher when they have and orange A-O, rapist, convicted felon as a candidate. republianmushroom Nov 3 #42

Yes, because no one wants to be ruled by a tyrannical party drunk with power. Initech Nov 3 #43

Because nobody with a functioning brain likes you Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 3 #45

Yeah. The American people disagree with the GOP Tweedy Nov 3 #48

That means the majority of the people to not like your dumb ass. It sucks that imaginary lines mean more than people. OverBurn Nov 3 #49

Because MeNotThatKindOfOrc Nov 3 #50

The idea of he or any Republican winning the national vote is ridiculous underpants Nov 3 #53

Since the late 60s, Nixon & Reagan committed treason, SC elected Bush jr Clouds Passing Nov 3 #54

Trump says something stupid AGAIN??? AZ8theist Nov 3 #55

Captain Obvious IbogaProject Nov 3 #56

Maybe they should nominate candidates with a broader appeal, and develop a more acceptable platform. patphil Nov 3 #57

Whenever a republican tells me we need term limits, Emile Nov 3 #59

Yes, dipshit, people live in places JoseBalow Nov 3 #60

"Abolish the EC darnit!" J_William_Ryan Nov 3 #61

,,,,, ailsagirl Nov 3 #62

It's almost as though most people think Repuke policies are shit! sakabatou Nov 3 #63

That's why they have to cheat. Turbineguy Nov 3 #64

As a percentage of the total US population, there are fewer poorly educated white males every year. Shermann Nov 3 #66

He's right. Republicans do better in a system where some people's votes count more than others. D23MIURG23 Nov 3 #67

And after '16 he acted like he had a mandate. Fool! Sneederbunk Nov 3 #68

If your "policies" and "positions" suck ass, then guess what? YOU DON'T GET TO WIN 4lbs Nov 3 #71