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No Kings

Points And Figures • 1065 implied HN points • 16 Jun 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Process
  1. Fringe Democrats showed anger on Flag Day instead of celebrating the Army's anniversary and the American value of having no kings. Celebrating independence is a big deal in July, but they missed the point.
  2. There are long-serving politicians in both parties, but more in the Democratic party. If people want no kings, they should support term limits and new blood in politics.
  3. Legacy politicians, like those whose families have held power for generations, look a lot like royalty. It's worth questioning why this continues in a democracy.

The Iowa Caucuses.

News Items • 511 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Process
  1. Iowa caucus process differs for Republicans and Democrats
  2. Trump expected to win Iowa Republican caucus with a close battle for second place
  3. Extreme weather conditions may impact voter turnout and election results in Iowa

Organized and Coordinated Attacks

Points And Figures • 879 implied HN points • 03 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Process
  1. The Democratic Party operates in a top-down manner, allowing members to understand their roles without needing direct instruction. This structure helps them coordinate efforts effectively, especially during elections.
  2. Republicans are more decentralized, leading to a wider variety of beliefs and approaches. This can create challenges in organizing efforts like voter turnout compared to Democrats.
  3. Recent polls and media narratives might not accurately reflect voter sentiment, raising concerns about their credibility. Many believe that political manipulation and biased reporting can skew public perception ahead of elections.

The Amar Brief

Imperfect Information • 157 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Process
  1. Akhil Reed Amar has a strong reputation and is respected across different ideologies.
  2. The amicus curiae brief filed by Amar in the Trump v. Anderson case could be influential.
  3. The Amar brothers argue that different states can have varying procedures in implementing Section Three of the Constitution.

Why 37 Votes = A Hung Electoral College, a Contingent Election and the 7th Party System

Dr. Pippa's Pen & Podcast • 33 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Process
  1. One individual obtaining just 37 Electoral College votes could potentially trigger major political changes in the US, like a new party system or a contingent election.
  2. A contingent election, where the House votes state by state for President and the Senate chooses the Vice President, could be a real possibility if no candidate secures 270 Electoral College votes.
  3. The political landscape in the US is evolving rapidly with the emergence of a third significant candidate and the potential for significant shifts in party dynamics, like the formation of a 7th Party System.
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Quiz B

The Cosmopolitan Globalist • 2 implied HN points • 02 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Process
  1. Think carefully before answering questions. It's important to reflect on what you're being asked.
  2. You have a whole week to provide your answers. Don't rush, take your time to think things through.
  3. Sharing and discussing ideas with others can help deepen your understanding and make the experience more engaging.

What Would Happen If Biden Stepped Aside?

God's Spies by Thomas Neuburger • 5 HN points • 13 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Process
  1. If Biden drops out before the Convention, superdelegates hold significant power in determining the candidate, as seen in the 2016 primary race.
  2. Superdelegates, made up of DNC members and other party insiders, exist to influence the party's electoral process.
  3. If Biden were to step down after the Convention, a select group of DNC insiders, including lobbyists, would have direct control over choosing the new nominee, limiting voter input.

A Thing Worth Reading

Matt’s Five Points • 0 implied HN points • 08 Oct 11
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Process
  1. The Lincoln-Douglas debates show how two politicians, Lincoln and Douglas, had different views on slavery despite being on the same side politically. Their discussions highlight the complex opinions in the North, with both men arguing from various perspectives on a divisive issue.
  2. Douglas criticized the Republican Party for being too regional and failing to have a national stance, while Lincoln emphasized the moral wrongness of slavery. This reveals a deep divide in how they approached political and moral questions surrounding slavery.
  3. The debates also shed light on the problems of state elections being influenced by national politics. This situation pushed for the change to direct voting for senators, allowing voters more freedom in choosing state representatives without interference from national concerns.

Tuesday APD blogging: The case of the federal calendar

Matt’s Five Points • 0 implied HN points • 18 Oct 11
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Process
  1. The Framers of the Constitution were well-intentioned but made mistakes, especially with the timing of when Congress should meet. They chose December, which didn’t match well with the new government's start date, causing a delay in legislative processes.
  2. Originally, Congress met much later in the year after elections, leading to 'lame duck' sessions, where outgoing officials had little power and new officials were not in place yet. This affected the ability to pass important laws efficiently.
  3. The 20th Amendment, ratified in 1933, eventually fixed some of these timing issues by adjusting the start dates for Congress and the President, making the process smoother and allowing new officials to take office sooner.