Summary

Trumpā€™s popular vote share has fallen below 50% to 49.94%, with Kamala Harris at 48.26%, narrowing his margin of victory.

Trumpā€™s share of the popular vote is lower than Bidenā€™s in 2020 (51.3%), Obamaā€™s in 2012 (51.1%) and 2008 (52.9%), George W. Bushā€™s in 2004 (50.7%), George H.W. Bushā€™s in 1988 (53.2%), Reaganā€™s in 1984 (58.8%) and 1980 (50.7%), and Carterā€™s in 1976 (50.1%).

The 2024 election results highlight Trumpā€™s narrow victory and the need for Democrats to address their mistakes and build a diverse working-class coalition.

The numbers also give Democrats a reason to push back on Trumpā€™s mandate claims, noting most Americans did not vote for him.

  • 7112@lemmy.world
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    1 month ago

    The big problem is we all think someone else will solve this issue. All the investigations, congress, and even the publicā€¦ they did nothing.

    Run for office. Start small. Kick them out of the school boards follow their playbook and work bottom up.

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      That is certainly a possible solution. However I also think a lot of folks simply donā€™t have the time to commit in addition to their regular jobs and responsibilities. Guess thatā€™s how we wound up with so wealthy people in politicsā€¦ they got all that free time ā° (and they think they know whatā€™s best for everyone else too, perhaps? šŸ™ƒ)

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      ā€œIf you have the ability to lead you have the obligation to. Because if you donā€™t you need to consider who willā€