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marmar

(77,078 posts)
Sun Nov 1, 2020, 05:33 PM Nov 2020

Trump Reportedly 'Plans To Declare Victory Before Election Is Called'

Donald Trump plans to declare victory over the US presidential election even before the results are called, according to reports.

Trump has reportedly told sources that he will walk up to the podium on the night of Nov 3 and announce himself as the winner if it looks like he’s “ahead”. ..............(more)

https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/trump-plans-to-declare-victory-before-election-is-called-report-says_uk_5f9f1122c5b616c2f315ebfa?




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Trump Reportedly 'Plans To Declare Victory Before Election Is Called' (Original Post) marmar Nov 2020 OP
It won't matter. When the AP calls it, it's goodnight Donald. TwilightZone Nov 2020 #1
Good luck with that... lisa58 Nov 2020 #2
The networks should just refuse to air it. Evergreen Emerald Nov 2020 #3
They cannot WAIT to air it... EarthFirst Nov 2020 #7
Hopefully that tweet veil be deleted by Twitter SoonerPride Nov 2020 #4
And if he isn't, I'll just bet that he'll then demand that every vote be counted. Goddamned catbyte Nov 2020 #5
File under: Obvious CaptainTruth Nov 2020 #6
He Plans To Do A Lot Of Things But... Me. Nov 2020 #8
So what? Sogo Nov 2020 #9
It's laughable as early results will show HUGE Biden leads beachbumbob Nov 2020 #10
He also tweeted today that Sean Connery worked to get a better deal for him on his .... Botany Nov 2020 #11
It seems pointless beyond inciting civil unrest even violence among his supporters. Nexus2 Nov 2020 #12
He can declare himself Emperor of Rome for all I care. That won't affect the outcome. Arkansas Granny Nov 2020 #13
He doesn't get to call states, so tough shit sunonmars Nov 2020 #14
I think we've all known this for awhile JustAnotherGen Nov 2020 #15
I think the Trump team is betting TheRealNorth Nov 2020 #19
So what DeschutesRiver Nov 2020 #16
Shut the fuck up Donny Blue Owl Nov 2020 #17
And probably before the West Coast votes. Chainfire Nov 2020 #18
"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool Totally Tunsie Nov 2020 #20
Perfect! Maeve Nov 2020 #21

TwilightZone

(25,471 posts)
1. It won't matter. When the AP calls it, it's goodnight Donald.
Sun Nov 1, 2020, 05:35 PM
Nov 2020

Especially if it's a blowout. No one will care what he says other than the diehards.

Evergreen Emerald

(13,069 posts)
3. The networks should just refuse to air it.
Sun Nov 1, 2020, 05:35 PM
Nov 2020

Perhaps the networks need a plan of action to stop the spread of propaganda.

SoonerPride

(12,286 posts)
4. Hopefully that tweet veil be deleted by Twitter
Sun Nov 1, 2020, 05:36 PM
Nov 2020

They said they’ll stop patently false tweets on Election Day

Let’s see if they do

catbyte

(34,376 posts)
5. And if he isn't, I'll just bet that he'll then demand that every vote be counted. Goddamned
Sun Nov 1, 2020, 05:36 PM
Nov 2020

dictator wannabe. There's a decent chance he's not going to be ahead even Tuesday night.

Sogo

(4,986 posts)
9. So what?
Sun Nov 1, 2020, 05:40 PM
Nov 2020

I could stand up and declare myself the winner, and it would be just as valid.

He seems to want to embarrass himself not only by a landslide loss, but also by making a fool of himself in the process!

Botany

(70,501 posts)
11. He also tweeted today that Sean Connery worked to get a better deal for him on his ....
Sun Nov 1, 2020, 05:41 PM
Nov 2020

... golf courses in Scotland. BTW in the winter/early spring of 1945 was drawing up on how to
rebuild Berlin to reflect the glory of his thousand year reich and was calling up phantom armies
that were going to crush the Soviet forces to the east and stop the the US and allies from coming
in from the west.

Nexus2

(1,261 posts)
12. It seems pointless beyond inciting civil unrest even violence among his supporters.
Sun Nov 1, 2020, 05:45 PM
Nov 2020

But that very well maybe the point.

DeschutesRiver

(2,354 posts)
16. So what
Sun Nov 1, 2020, 05:56 PM
Nov 2020

He is already saying polls show he is ahead in states where he is behind. Every 5 minutes he says something demented like this.

So be my guest you twerp Trump. And when he loses he will keep saying crap until jan 20. And beyond. I don’t listen to trump supporters any more, why the heck should I listen to trump himself? It would surprise me more if he didn’t drool on himself and say whatever crap comes to his brain.

Him and his supporters saying or doing stuff that isnt tethered to reality isn’t gonna change reality. Besides all trump is doing now is cementing his future revenue stream from shows and talk radio which will cater to the “loser grievance” crowd and their fading hysterics. It’s the natural course of things when one small but vocal group fades from power. He is a carnival barker getting his audience ready for his next con. It is who he is. That said, I don’t believe he will do it because more than a carnival barker, he is a coward....

Chainfire

(17,536 posts)
18. And probably before the West Coast votes.
Sun Nov 1, 2020, 06:04 PM
Nov 2020

By the end of the week he will be demanding a "do-over" too.

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