Presidential Election Aftermath: What Now / What Next?

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  1. Weezy

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    No, she had this in the bag as soon as it was her vs Trump, if not from before the whole thing even started. Whoever "they" want in, will get in.
     
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    I voted. Begrudgingly. I'm more excited to see if we get wine in our grocery stores. Go ahead and laugh. That's my life in Oklahoma. I think it'll pass!!!
     
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    They is the Rothschild family. Google the richest people in the world. Gates, Buffet and Ellison are the names you'll see, ranging from $20 - $60 Billion.

    Now google the Rothschild family. They have $500 Trillion. Notice they weren't on the richest people list. And yes, that's a T instead of a B. They control the world and who they pick for president is who it will be. Why? They control the banks and the media. Today's vote was an exercise in futility. But hey, we feel like we did our part. Again, I just want wine in Walmart and a Laker win tonight.
     
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    ^^^ Oh I'm well aware of who "they" are, i just didn't want to go there because it's so obvious and sad. But Trump, Hillary, no matter who wins nothing changes, so who cares I guess.
     
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    You're very Wise, Weez.
     
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    I just don't understand why Electoral College is still being used. It is ancient and undemocratic, and takes away the will of the majority (see Bush v. Gore) which is ironic for a country which is supposed to be the bastion of democracy. Plurality of votes like any other country will make it more simple and every vote counts.
     
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    Trump still leading Florida
     
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    128-97 Trump, CNN talking heads look nervous lol
     
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    I'm surprised they broadcast this live, you'd think just in case Trump wins they wouldn't want it said on live tv so they could pretend it didn't happen and say it was Hillary. Following CNN is funny right now, they seem like they're very pro-Trump, but i can't help assume that's all for show so it seems more dramatic when Hillary blows by him later. Honestly I can't fathom Trump winning, I'd have bet my life on it being Hillary, still don't see how she doesn't win when it's all added up. Also, I don't know how this CNN dude can talk this non-stop without a drink of water, dude is like the micro machines commercial guy. He may be a robot, Wolf is asking him to go state by state over and over and over.
     
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    It often works like this: they start counting votes, the Republican candidate pulls ahead, then they keep slowly moving to the right on the map, numbers keep flowing in, and the Democratic candidate ends up winning. While I don't think it's impossible for Trump to win, I would not necessarily put my money on it. He has to win every swing state, plus more. That's not easy. I do think he will win Florida and Ohio, but he also has to win Michigan.
     
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    and NC.
     
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    I'm reminded of Veep's last episode. How awesome would it be (for me) that life imitates art or a comedy show.
     
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    NC is close, he could win that.
     
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    Alright, California, Texas, and New York I get having a lot of electoral college votes. But why the hell does Florida of all places have 29? Florida?
     
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    Hillary's got this. Even if he wins Ohio, NC, and Florida, he still needs a couple more biggies to go his way like Michigan, Iowa or Wisconsin.
     
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    VA is flip-flopping, so close. It's interesting to watch how close some of these states are. I would not be surprised if Trump wins Michigan.
     
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    Population:
    California - 38 million (55 electoral votes)
    Texas - 27 million (38)
    Florida - 20 million (29)

    The Electoral votes are appropriate, based on the population, in my opinion.
     
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    Clinton's got Virginia.
     
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    I think the one case for popular vote is a state like CA, your vote doesn't matter as a conservative. In Kentucky, it doesn't matter if you're a democrat.
     
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    pollsters need to give back their credibility card in
     
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