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Organized and Coordinated Attacks

Points And Figures • 879 implied HN points • 03 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political strategy Election Process Party Dynamics Voter Behavior Media influence
  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.

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 Political Movements
  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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What Would Happen If Biden Stepped Aside?

God's Spies by Thomas Neuburger • 5 HN points • 13 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Process Democratic Party
  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.

Electoral College Defender Warns of Grim Future That Sounds Much Better Than What We Have Now

I Might Be Wrong • 5 implied HN points • 16 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Democracy Political Debate Election Process
  1. Whining about the Electoral College is not effective in American politics, focus on real action.
  2. The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact aims to bypass the Electoral College by uniting states.
  3. Defenders of the Electoral College should be transparent about their reasons, rather than using weak arguments.

A Thing Worth Reading

Matt’s Five Points • 0 implied HN points • 08 Oct 11
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political parties Federalism 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 Constitution Legislation Government Political History 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.