The exact moment Trump won the election | About That

Summary

The video recounts a dramatic election night, detailing the unexpected twists in the race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Early leads for Harris in key battleground states such as Pennsylvania, Georgia, and North Carolina quickly evaporate as more votes are counted. Despite early optimism among Democrats, Trump's broader coalition of support leads to victories in these crucial swing states. The video emphasizes the unpredictability of the election, culminating in Trump’s victory, where he not only wins the Electoral College but also the popular vote, marking a remarkable political comeback.

Takeaways

• 😀 Early optimism for Kamala Harris quickly fades as the night progresses.
• 😀 Donald Trump leads in crucial swing states like Pennsylvania, Georgia, and North Carolina.
• 😀 The election starts with a close race but shifts in favor of Trump as more votes are counted.
• 😀 Early results from mail-in ballots in Democratic strongholds like Philadelphia give Harris an early lead.
• 😀 The real turning point comes when Harris's early leads in key states like Pennsylvania start to evaporate.
• 😀 Trump's support is more robust than expected, especially in battleground states.
• 😀 North Carolina is the first battleground state to be called for Trump after his steady rise in votes.
• 😀 As more votes come in, Trump's early leads in Georgia and North Carolina hold steady, securing him more states.
• 😀 The momentum shifts dramatically after Pennsylvania is called for Trump, making Harris’s path to victory extremely unlikely.
• 😀 Despite early projections, Trump ends up winning states that were traditionally Democratic, including Wisconsin and Michigan.
• 😀 The race ends with Trump’s victory in the Electoral College and a likely Republican sweep of Congress.

Q & A

What was Kamala Harris's early position in the 2020 election results?

Kamala Harris initially held a strong lead in several states, but this early advantage quickly evaporated as more votes were counted, especially in key battleground states like Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia.

Why was the state of Pennsylvania crucial in the 2020 election?

Pennsylvania was vital because it had flipped to Trump in 2016, and if Kamala Harris had managed to win Pennsylvania in 2020, she would have reached the critical 270 Electoral College votes needed for victory.

What role did the 'Blue Wall' play in the election?

The 'Blue Wall' refers to states like Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania that had historically supported Democratic candidates. Trump’s win in these states in 2016 was a major factor in his victory, and Democrats aimed to reclaim these states in 2020.

How did early vote counts in Pennsylvania initially mislead the election outcome?

Early results from Pennsylvania showed Kamala Harris with a substantial lead due to a large number of mail-in ballots, which traditionally skew Democrat. However, as more votes were counted, especially from Republican-leaning areas, her lead dwindled.

What trend did the vote counts in North Carolina and Georgia follow?

In both North Carolina and Georgia, Trump's early lead shrank over time as more votes came in, but ultimately, he maintained control and won both states.

Why did the networks begin calling states like North Carolina and Georgia for Trump?

These states were called for Trump because his lead was steady and insurmountable after all the votes were counted, despite initial leads by Kamala Harris.

What was the turning point in the election night broadcast?

The turning point occurred when it became clear that Kamala Harris’s early leads in key battleground states, like Pennsylvania, were rapidly eroding, signaling that Trump was on track to win the Electoral College.

What did the phrase 'blue wall' represent in the context of the 2020 election?

The 'blue wall' represented the traditional Democratic stronghold states—Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania—that Trump had flipped in 2016. Winning these states again in 2020 was crucial for both Harris and Trump to secure the presidency.

Why was the race for Pennsylvania considered so important?

Pennsylvania was considered critical because it could decisively determine the winner of the Electoral College. If Harris lost Pennsylvania, her path to victory was essentially over, while a Trump win in the state would give him a major advantage.

What does the final result suggest about Trump’s broader coalition of support in the 2020 election?

The final result suggested that Trump had a broader coalition of support than in previous elections, not just in traditionally Republican areas but also in some historically Democratic strongholds, while Harris underperformed in key battleground states.