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In reply to the discussion: That the election is even this close is a disgrace. [View all]JustAnotherGen
(33,894 posts)I'm still not believing the at large polls. I'm thinking and trying not to feel anything this time. I
*I'm paying attention to Northampton County in PA. I have a bit of hope for Bucks County PA - these women are angry.
*Jackie Rosen is going to trounce her opponent in Nevada - and that's going to bring 6 electoral votes to Harris - and those folks are going to vote to enshrine abortion in their state constitution.
*In North Carolina - I think Mecklenburg County is a much deeper blue than usual.
*Arizona - We have a stellar Senate Candidate - and I think we are going to see GenZ energized by Harris at the top of the ticket. Scroll down
https://spa.asu.edu/content/independent-and-sustainable-democracy
This one from June 2024 Prior to Harris' nomination: https://news.asu.edu/20240624-law-journalism-and-politics-2-out-3-gen-z-voters-arizona-say-they-will-vote-november-asu
I don't believe in these big national polls anymore. They got it wrong in 2016, Biden won in 2020 (in spite of the M$M), and that big huge red wave never materialized.
On the feeling side?
When I reach deep down inside my icy blue soul - I'm beginning to 'feel' like Allred is going to win in Texas.
The one House race I have zero hope for is Sue Altman's. I've been engaged in Hunterdon County politics too long, and know the gerrymandered district too well. Will I being carrying her literature around with me while door knocking the next two weekends? You betcha. But it may be a fools errand.