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Trump leads by 618840 votes in Pennsylvania. The question is are there enough mail in (Original Post) still_one Nov 2020 OP
Well last I saw before the election SomedayKindaLove Nov 2020 #1
If that is so then the odds are with us still_one Nov 2020 #4
1.4 million uncounted still, so if Biden gets half of those he makes up the deficit. The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2020 #2
+++ still_one Nov 2020 #6
Yes PCIntern Nov 2020 #8
ah no dsc Nov 2020 #9
I was worried about this, because in counting those votes, of course, a percentage Mike 03 Nov 2020 #11
Exactly. Chiyo-chichi Nov 2020 #13
That's what I was trying to say. Mike 03 Nov 2020 #15
He has those numbers Drahthaardogs Nov 2020 #16
God I hope so. Mike 03 Nov 2020 #18
No need to hope Drahthaardogs Nov 2020 #19
Thank you Mike 03 Nov 2020 #23
I am not saying it can't be done dsc Nov 2020 #20
You're right; I suck at math The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2020 #17
no problem dsc Nov 2020 #21
Please don't feel bad. I think we'll win PA. Besides, Mike 03 Nov 2020 #24
i dont get your math... Locrian Nov 2020 #22
There are about 1.4 million mail in ballots uncounted. Statistical Nov 2020 #3
If we clinch MI and WI, with Arizona and Nevada pretty much blue, we can make it still_one Nov 2020 #12
Yes 1.4 million grantcart Nov 2020 #5
If that's the latest figure, Trump has already dropped almost 100,000 votes. Mike 03 Nov 2020 #7
The bigger question is Wisconsin Major Nikon Nov 2020 #10
I hope we run it all, but based on what you just said the odds are with us, and Joe is still_one Nov 2020 #14
Biden has 238 already Major Nikon Nov 2020 #25
No BeerBarrelPolka Nov 2020 #26
Ah yes, obvious mistake Major Nikon Nov 2020 #28
I believe we will get Nevada, and I would love it if we got Georgia still_one Nov 2020 #27
All the in-person ballots have been counted other than provisional Major Nikon Nov 2020 #29
Yes still_one Nov 2020 #30

PCIntern

(25,533 posts)
8. Yes
Wed Nov 4, 2020, 08:57 AM
Nov 2020

Basically we have seen an election wherein metropolitan areas are non-existent. It doesn’t work that way.

dsc

(52,155 posts)
9. ah no
Wed Nov 4, 2020, 08:58 AM
Nov 2020

he would have to win them by 50%. That would be winning them 75% to 25% so he would have to get 75% of them.

Mike 03

(16,616 posts)
11. I was worried about this, because in counting those votes, of course, a percentage
Wed Nov 4, 2020, 09:00 AM
Nov 2020

will go to Trump, constantly adding to his total, which means Joe has to get more than 50%. Unless my math is messed up. (My cognitive function isn't at it's best right now)

dsc

(52,155 posts)
20. I am not saying it can't be done
Wed Nov 4, 2020, 09:09 AM
Nov 2020

I actually think it can be, but knowing what needs to be done is vital.

Statistical

(19,264 posts)
3. There are about 1.4 million mail in ballots uncounted.
Wed Nov 4, 2020, 08:56 AM
Nov 2020

Not sure the composition of what remains but statewide mail in ballots are about 2:1 D to R. That would be a net gain of around 500K.

So it will likely be a nail biter. It really comes down to what the exact composition of the remains ballots is. Biden needs a little bit more than 2:1. So not impossible but tough.

still_one

(92,138 posts)
12. If we clinch MI and WI, with Arizona and Nevada pretty much blue, we can make it
Wed Nov 4, 2020, 09:01 AM
Nov 2020

without Pennsylvania, and if Georgia comes through that would be a bonus

It would be so nice if we can run the board with these remaining states

Mike 03

(16,616 posts)
7. If that's the latest figure, Trump has already dropped almost 100,000 votes.
Wed Nov 4, 2020, 08:57 AM
Nov 2020

He was up by 700,000 three or four hours ago.

Check out this post by Drunken Irishman. It might make you feel better:

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100214439448

Source on that 700,000 figure is a tweet by Nate Cohn, NYT reporter, about three or so hours ago, somewhere in this mess:

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/11/03/us/elections/results-arizona.html?action=click&module=ELEX_results&pgtype=Interactive

Major Nikon

(36,827 posts)
10. The bigger question is Wisconsin
Wed Nov 4, 2020, 09:00 AM
Nov 2020

Biden’s lead in NV, MI, and AZ seems too big for Trump to overcome. If Biden wins Wisconsin, then PA, GA, and NC don’t matter. Trump could win them all and he will still lose.

still_one

(92,138 posts)
14. I hope we run it all, but based on what you just said the odds are with us, and Joe is
Wed Nov 4, 2020, 09:02 AM
Nov 2020

leading in Wisconsin


Major Nikon

(36,827 posts)
25. Biden has 238 already
Wed Nov 4, 2020, 09:12 AM
Nov 2020

Michigan and Wisconsin have 16 each so if those go to Biden he’ll have 270. Add Nevada and Biden is over the top. None of the other states will decide the winner.

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