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This Could Take Some Time
By Eddie Weissfeld We are not likely to know who won the Presidential race for several days after Election Day. Although Vice President Biden still holds a large polling lead over President Trump, it is not the popular vote that will decide the result. The election is decided by the electoral college which means that… Continue reading This Could Take Some Time
The Case for Biden
By Dylan Miller The map of the swing states for the 2020 presidential election between Joe Biden and Donald Trump shows that Nebraska is 50/50 voting for both Biden and Trump, Maine is considered a toss-up with a very slight lead for Biden, and the rest of the states, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio, and… Continue reading The Case for Biden
Prediction: Mitch McConnell Heads Back to Washington
By Ryan Rosenberger The Kentucky Senate race continues to be one of the most talked about nationwide. Senator and Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell is the longest-serving Senator in the United States, and is poised to return to Washington for a 7th senate term. McConnell has touted his accomplishments during his time in the Senate,… Continue reading Prediction: Mitch McConnell Heads Back to Washington
And the Senate Goes to. . .
By Emma McNamee When the polls close and all the ballots are counted on November 3, 2020 who will have control of the United States Senate? Will Republicans have maintained their six-year hold on half the legislative branch, or will Democrats manage to flip the majority in their favor? Based on the predictions of FiveThirtyEight,… Continue reading And the Senate Goes to. . .
The Trump Legacy
By Scott Barnes Regardless of who wins the presidency, President Donald Trump will leave behind a legacy. The last four years have mobilized the electorate on both sides. The midterm elections of 2018 saw an increase in voter turnout, especially among younger people. The United States Census Bureau reported in 2019 that the number of… Continue reading The Trump Legacy
Prediction: Democrats will lose Minnesota 7th Congressional District
By Lauren Leazenby According to Reuters, about 10% of House races are hotly contested, battleground races this election. Democrats will likely have a net gain of seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and will almost certainly maintain their House majority — but there are several districts they stand to lose. One of these is… Continue reading Prediction: Democrats will lose Minnesota 7th Congressional District
Arizona May Go Blue
By Dylan Case The race for the Arizona Senate seat shows Mark Kelly ahead in the polls with Martha McSally trailing closely behind. But the numbers in several polls have fluctuated, proving the race continues to be up for grabs. Most polls indicate that Kelly has been ahead, but McSally being only a few percentage… Continue reading Arizona May Go Blue
The Frightening Impact of Social Media
By Christian Wilke It’s estimated that the amount of Americans engaging with social media is nearly two-thirds of the population and growing. As we rely more heavily on social media to communicate with others, it’s only natural that the internet would expand its real estate and create spaces that draw in people of similar convictions.… Continue reading The Frightening Impact of Social Media
Social Media Election Fears
By Collin Clark Social Media has created a stir of misinformation that has been spread around the internet, instilling certain fears for American voters. More people than ever before are ingesting and sharing news via social media. Because Social Media has a “social aspect”, people are more likely to believe the news that is shared… Continue reading Social Media Election Fears