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Metaphorical

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2. It may

Reply to Polybius (Original post)

Tue Nov 5, 2024, 02:15 PM

Nov 5

The US goes through periods of polarization and depolarization. I think we're just past the point of maximum polarization and are beginning to shift in the other direction.

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Fun fact: This is the longest period in US history where a candidate for President hasn't won by double digits [View all] Polybius Nov 5 OP

I'm hoping it happens tonight. FSogol Nov 5 #1

That's why I posted this Polybius Nov 5 #3

It may Metaphorical Nov 5 #2

A 10 percent gain is possible tonight pwb Nov 5 #4

The last three winners have won double digit EC votes...the ones that count. brush Nov 5 #5

Last 5 actually Polybius Nov 5 #6

Will never happen again... most divided the nation has been at least since 1860. WarGamer Nov 5 #7

It doesn't happen anymore because we're at peak tribalism. TwilightZone Nov 5 #8

Clinton came damn close in 1996 Polybius Nov 8 #9