NEW: Kamala Harris Now LEADS in ALL Major Election Forecasts

Let's Talk Elections
22 Sept 202415:34

Summary

TLDRIn this video, the host discusses various forecasts for the 2024 US presidential election, highlighting consensus among models like The Economist, 538, and JHK, which predict Kamala Harris as the likely winner. The analysis focuses on key battleground states and the electoral pathway to victory, emphasizing the importance of Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Nevada for Harris. Despite some variation in state predictions, the overall trend points to a narrow but significant advantage for Harris, suggesting she could win with 276 electoral votes.

Takeaways

  • ๐Ÿ“… The video discusses various forecasts for the 2024 U.S. presidential election as of September 22, 2024.
  • ๐Ÿ”ฎ Multiple forecasting models, including The Economist, the head-to-head National 2024 race, the race to the White House, Nate Silver's 538 forecast, and JHK forecast, converge on the prediction that Kamala Harris is likely to be the next president.
  • ๐Ÿ“Š The 538 forecast, which has been closely tracked, aligns with other models, suggesting a consistent conclusion across different methodologies.
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ The Economist gives Harris a 60% chance of winning, with Donald Trump at 40%, reflecting a general trend among the forecasts.
  • ๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ The path to victory for Harris is predicted to lie through key battleground states such as Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Nevada, mirroring Nate Silver's model.
  • ๐Ÿ“‰ Despite having to pay for detailed state models in Nate Silver's forecast, the general consensus on battleground states is clear.
  • ๐Ÿ”„ There's a noticeable shift in the odds after the debate, with Harris improving her chances in several states.
  • ๐Ÿ›๏ธ The average number of electoral votes expected for Harris across forecasts is around 277, aligning with the electoral votes from the predicted battleground states.
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Political betting markets, while having some biases, also show a trend favoring Harris, particularly in states like Wisconsin, Nevada, Michigan, and Pennsylvania.
  • ๐ŸŒ The consensus among different forecasting models and markets points to a narrow but likely victory for Kamala Harris if the election were held today.

Q & A

  • What is the main topic of the video?

    -The main topic of the video is the analysis of various national forecasts for the 2024 presidential election, focusing on the likelihood of Kamala Harris becoming the next president of the United States.

  • Which forecasting models are discussed in the video?

    -The video discusses several forecasting models including The Economist forecast, the head-to-head National 2024 race forecast, the race to the White House forecast, Nate Silver's 538 forecast, and the JHK forecast.

  • What is the consensus among the forecasting models regarding Kamala Harris's chances?

    -The consensus among the forecasting models is that Kamala Harris is likely to win the presidency, with most models giving her a higher chance of victory over Donald Trump.

  • What are the key battleground states that the models focus on?

    -The key battleground states that the models focus on include Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Nevada, Arizona, Georgia, and North Carolina.

  • How does the video describe the pathway to victory for Kamala Harris according to the models?

    -The video describes the pathway to victory for Kamala Harris as relying on winning states like Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Nevada, which are part of the 'blue wall' and have been historically Democratic-leaning.

  • What is the significance of the 'blue wall' in the context of the video?

    -The 'blue wall' refers to a group of states in the Great Lakes and Rust Belt regions that have historically voted for Democratic candidates. The video suggests that Kamala Harris's victory would rely on maintaining these states in the Democratic column.

  • How does the video analyze the impact of the debates on the candidates' chances?

    -The video notes that after the debate, there was a shift in the odds with Kamala Harris improving her chances in certain states, suggesting that her performance may have had a positive impact on her campaign.

  • What does the video suggest about the role of political betting markets in forecasting election outcomes?

    -The video suggests that while political betting markets can provide additional insights, they tend to lean towards favoring Republican candidates and may not always align with other forecasting models.

  • What is the video's conclusion about the 2024 presidential election if it were held today?

    -The video concludes that if the election were held today, Kamala Harris would likely win, with a narrow advantage, particularly in states like Nevada, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and possibly North Carolina.

  • How does the video address the potential for changes in the election forecast?

    -The video acknowledges that while the current forecasts show Kamala Harris with a slight edge, the race is still very much a tossup, and the outcome could change depending on various factors leading up to the election.

Outlines

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๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ 2024 Presidential Election Forecasts

The video discusses various forecasts for the 2024 presidential election, focusing on predictions from The Economist, the head-to-head National 2024 race, Nate Silver's 538 forecast, and jhk forecast. These forecasts consistently indicate that Kamala Harris is likely to be the next president of the United States. The 538 forecast, which has been closely followed by the channel, aligns with other models in predicting a similar outcome. The video highlights how these models, despite using different methodologies, have converged on a consensus that Harris has the advantage, particularly in key battleground states.

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๐Ÿ“Š Analysis of Battleground State Forecasts

This section delves into the forecasts for specific battleground states, which are crucial for the electoral victory. The Economist predicts a 60% chance for Harris to win Michigan and similar probabilities in other states like Nevada, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania. The video contrasts these odds with those given by other models, such as the Race to the White House forecast, which shows slightly higher chances for Harris in these states. It also discusses how these forecasts have shifted over time, particularly in response to debates and other campaign events, and how they contribute to the overall electoral vote count that could lead to a Harris victory.

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๐Ÿ“‰ Shifts in Political Betting Markets

The video also touches on political betting markets, which, despite not being the main focus, provide additional insights into the election's dynamics. It notes how Kamala Harris's odds have improved over time, reflecting a shift in the perception of her chances. The discussion points out that while betting markets like Polymarket lean towards favoring Republican candidates, they still align with other forecasts in predicting a Harris advantage in key states. The video suggests that these markets, despite their biases, are starting to reflect the consensus that Harris is in a strong position to win the election.

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๐Ÿ† Final Thoughts on the Election Outcome

In conclusion, the video summarizes the alignment of various forecasting models and betting markets, which all point to Kamala Harris having a narrow but significant advantage in the 2024 presidential election. It emphasizes the importance of the 'blue wall' states and Nevada in Harris's potential victory path. The video ends with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content, subscribe, and join the community for further discussion on the election analysis.

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Keywords

๐Ÿ’กNational Forecast

A national forecast in the context of the video refers to predictions made about the outcome of the 2024 presidential election across the United States. The video discusses various forecasts from different sources, all aiming to predict the potential winner based on current data and trends. It is central to the video's theme as it sets the stage for understanding the different methodologies and conclusions drawn by various forecasting models.

๐Ÿ’กEconomist Forecast

The Economist forecast mentioned in the video is one of the several models used to predict the outcome of the presidential election. It is noted for giving Kamala Harris a 60% chance of winning, which is significant as it aligns with other forecasts and contributes to the consensus that Harris is likely to be the next president. This forecast is part of the broader discussion on the reliability and alignment of different predictive models.

๐Ÿ’ก538 Forecast

The 538 forecast, named after the number of electors in the U.S. Electoral College, is a prominent election forecast model discussed in the video. It is known for its detailed state-by-state analysis and is highlighted for its consistency in predicting a higher chance of victory for Kamala Harris. This forecast is integral to the video's narrative as it provides a specific example of how data is used to forecast election outcomes.

๐Ÿ’กBattleground States

Battleground states, also known as swing states, are states where the election outcome is uncertain and can swing between different candidates. In the video, these states are crucial as they are the focus of the forecasting models' analysis. The discussion around Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Nevada illustrates how these states could be key to determining the election's winner, showcasing their importance in the electoral process.

๐Ÿ’กElectoral Votes

Electoral votes are the votes cast by the Electoral College for a candidate in a U.S. presidential election. The video frequently discusses the number of electoral votes that Kamala Harris is predicted to win, with numbers like 277 being highlighted. This concept is fundamental to understanding the video's theme as it directly relates to how a candidate can win the presidency, not by the popular vote but by securing a majority in the Electoral College.

๐Ÿ’กFundraising Data

Fundraising data refers to the financial contributions collected by a political campaign, which can be an indicator of a candidate's popularity and organizational strength. The video mentions that fundraising data is one of the factors considered by the forecasting models to predict election outcomes. It is an example of the various non-polling data points that are analyzed to forecast the election, adding depth to the predictive process discussed in the video.

๐Ÿ’กHead-to-Head Forecast

A head-to-head forecast specifically compares the chances of two candidates against each other. In the video, this term is used to discuss the direct competition between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, with various forecasts suggesting Harris's likelihood to win. This concept is central to the video as it simplifies the complex data into a more digestible format for viewers to understand the direct competition in the election.

๐Ÿ’กConsensus Map

The consensus map in the video refers to a visualization that aggregates the predictions from various forecasting models to show a general agreement on the likely outcome of the election. It is mentioned as a tool that helps to build a collective picture of the election's potential result, indicating a broad agreement among different models and analysts about the states that could determine the election winner.

๐Ÿ’กPolitical Betting Markets

Political betting markets are platforms where people can place bets on political outcomes, such as election results. The video briefly touches on these markets, noting how they can sometimes diverge from other forecasting models, as seen with the Polymarket's leaning towards Republican candidates. This concept is relevant as it introduces another layer of prediction and analysis that exists outside of traditional polling and data analysis.

๐Ÿ’กRustbelt Region

The rustbelt region refers to a section of the United States, particularly the Midwest, known for its history in industrial manufacturing. In the video, the rustbelt states like Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin are highlighted as crucial for Kamala Harris's pathway to victory, indicating their historical significance in U.S. presidential elections and their continued relevance in the electoral forecast.

Highlights

The video discusses various forecasts for the 2024 US presidential election, including The Economist, the head-to-head National 2024 race, the race to the White House, Nate Silver's forecast, and the JHK forecast.

All the mentioned forecasts align on the conclusion that Kamala Harris is likely to be the next president of the United States.

The 538 forecast, which was released early in the election season, has consistently shown Kamala Harris with a higher chance of victory.

The Economist forecast gives Kamala Harris a 60% chance of winning the presidency, while Donald Trump has a 40% chance.

The Race to the White House forecast aligns with The Economist, showing a 61% chance for Kamala Harris and a 39% chance for Donald Trump.

Nate Silver's forecast, while requiring a subscription for detailed state data, shows Kamala Harris with a 54% chance of electoral victory.

JHK forecast also supports the consensus, with a 57% to 43% prediction in favor of Kamala Harris.

The pathway to victory for Kamala Harris is predicted to lie through states like Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Nevada.

Donald Trump is favored in states like Arizona, Georgia, and North Carolina according to the forecasts.

The average number of electoral votes expected for Kamala Harris is 277, which aligns with the electoral votes from the mentioned battleground states.

The Race to the White House forecast predicts a slightly higher 289.50 electoral votes for Kamala Harris.

The JHK forecast aligns with others, showing a 57% chance of victory for Kamala Harris with an average of 285 electoral votes.

The 538 forecast also supports the consensus with a 60% chance of victory for Kamala Harris and an average of 276 electoral votes.

Political betting markets, while having some discrepancies, still show a trend favoring Kamala Harris in key battleground states.

The consensus map is building that Kamala Harris will win through the rustbelt region and Nevada, which is consistent across different forecasting models.

The video concludes that if the election were held today, Kamala Harris would be the projected winner with a narrow advantage.

Transcripts

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hey guys welcome back to today's video

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today is Sunday September 22nd 2024 and

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today we are going to be talking about a

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variety of different National forecast

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for the 2024 presidential election the

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forecasts we are going to be looking at

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today are The Economist forecast the

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head-to-head National 2024 race the race

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to the White House forecast Nate

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Silver's forecast the 538 forecast and

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jhk forecast here an overall uh an

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overall network of forecasts that have

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come in alignment on one consistent

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conclusion through a variety of months

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of gauging this race looking at polls

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looking at fundraising data looking at

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fundamentals and one thing they all come

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to a conclusion on and that is KLA

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Harris is likely to be the next

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president of the United States now the

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538 forecast is the forecast that has

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been the one that we have been studying

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the most on this channel they released

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their forecasting model quite early on

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in the 2024 election season and we've

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been tracking it over time now

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unfortunately we don't have the

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opportunity to look back on those Joe

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Biden versus Donald Trump matchup

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numbers but they also did come into

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alignment at different period of time

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but 538 forecast was the one that was

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pretty consistently and pretty adamant

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that Joe Biden had a higher chance of

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Victory than some people might have

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suggested But ultimately that's not what

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we're focused on here what we are

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focused on right now is an alignment

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that is coming to a conclusion of very

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similar chances and odds across routine

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Battleground States based on similar

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numbers similar data points but

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different ways of modeling and

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forecasting an election that again come

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to the same conclusion that might reveal

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a lot about the current state of the

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race so just going through these

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forecasts I want to go one by one to

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just take a look at the national

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headlines what are they saying in the

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head-to-head forecast we'll get into

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some of the Statewide numbers some of

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the more important nitty-gritty stuff

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but right now what I'm focused on is

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this Harris versus Trump number as to

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who thinks you know who's going to win

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and by what margin now let's start off

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with the economist you just saw 5day but

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we'll get back to that in just a moment

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The Economist here has roughly a 60%

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chance for kamla Harris to win the

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presidency largely in line with what

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we've been seeing so far but let's see

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how much that Stacks up against other

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forecasting models Donald Trump at just

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a two and five chance or 40% Nationwide

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the race to the White House forecast

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roughly similar 61% chance for KLA

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Harris and a 39% chance for Donald Trump

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on the national forecast on 538 60 to 40

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very similar to the two most recent ones

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we looked at again race to the White

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House and the economist then taking a

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look at jhk forecast 57% to 43% rounding

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up to 60 roughly even with that of

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previous forecasting models and then

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comes in Nate silver which still shows

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Kell Harris with a 54% Chance of

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electoral Victory Donald Trump at

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46% so as I was saying the models here

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are pretty consistent they show Comm

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Harris with the upper hand over former

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president Trump and while there's a high

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end on one end when you could see on the

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race to the White House at 61% and on

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the low end 54% it all hovers around the

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idea and again that similar conclusion

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that KLA Harris will be the next

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president of the United States but while

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National headlines and National numbers

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are something that I think are always

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really important to look at I am so

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interested in where each forecasting

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model thinks the Pathway to Victory

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really lies for both of these candidates

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now the unfortunate thing about Nate

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Silver's model is that you have to pay

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to take a look at some of their

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Statewide models here it's an

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unfortunate reality but it really just

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is what you have to do when you're no

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longer associated with 538 or a major

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News Network right it makes sense right

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Nate silver is not doing this thing for

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free and so it makes sense that he's

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putting a pay wall behind it with that

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being said I don't have the odds on hand

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to take a look at some of these

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Battleground States but what I do

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remember what I do remember is that the

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better forming States for KLA Harris

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come in at States like Michigan come in

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at States like Pennsylvania and

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Wisconsin and if she was to have that

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Electoral College Victory the pathway

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does not lie through Georgia does not

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lie through Arizona does not lie through

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North Carolina and so I think this is

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really where we've seen KLA Harris at a

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really strong position on the Nate Sil

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forecast but I also think it's still

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valuable to take a look at the four

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other forecasts here that are nearly as

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reputable if not as reputable as the N

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silver forecast that can again dive us

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deep a little bit more into

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understanding about some of these

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Battleground States and how they might

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be predicted to vote and so we're going

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to go through all the swing States first

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on the economist just as we have been so

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far in the state of Michigan the

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expectations for KL Harris is that she

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wins by two and that she has a 60%

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chance of winning here Michigan actually

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has been running roughly even with that

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of the national average uh for KLA

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Harris as you can continue through we

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can get through some other uh

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Battleground States we go over to a

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state like Nevada KLA Harris is roughly

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a 60% chance of winning there the state

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of Wisconsin a 60% chance of winning

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there in Pennsylvania just a 51% chance

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of winning here here very very narrow in

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comparison uh to where it was before um

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not even back in 2020 is that where it

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was before in Arizona Donald Trump has a

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60% chance of winning and in Georgia a

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60% chance of winning and in North

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Carolina a 60% chance of winning as well

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and so the odds and expectations here uh

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for uh Donald Trump have you know been

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quite high in States like North Carolina

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quite high in States like Georgia quite

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high in States like Arizona and while we

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have absolutely seen a narrowing I mean

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you can even see it here from September

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12th what was a 64 % uh 64% chance for

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Donald Trump right after the debate

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tanked to 53% recently now hovered right

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back up to 5 uh 6% it's a close race in

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Arizona But ultimately Donald Trump has

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lost ground but ultimately K Harris has

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made some improvements you can see here

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in terms of the chance of winning that K

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Harris went from being in the negatives

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right up until the debate to being in

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the positives on The Economist forecast

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Wisconsin is a similar story where KLA

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Harris is at a higher point now than she

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was before the debate Nevada similar

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story too she was actually losing right

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up up around the debate all of a sudden

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surged terms of expectation and Michigan

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very similar where she was at a lower

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point before the debate now at her

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highest point ever in the campaign

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season and so why I think this matters

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is because it shows that the pathway to

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the victory for kamla Harris is very

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similar to that of Nate Silver's model

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in that it relies on Nevada Michigan

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Pennsylvania and Wisconsin and that

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Donald Trump is the favorite in Arizona

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Georgia and North Carolina and I also

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think too the reason why this matters is

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because in terms of the average number

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of electoral votes that KLA Harris is

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expected to win 277 is actually roughly

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in line with exactly what those

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Battleground States would give Klay

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Harris I mean this isn't just an

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arbitrary number this is truly the

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average because that is what the you

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know aggregate is giving us based on the

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odds in every Battleground State and so

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277 is roughly on par on par with what

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we can expect to see in an electral map

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if the economist ends up being correct

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and so as was saying when Nate over same

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exact result here this uh 54% chance of

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Victory predicts to roughly

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279 electoral votes for KLA Harris

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roughly even with that 276 number that

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those Battleground States would entail

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should she win them in its entirety and

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so where are we at The Economist and

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Nate silver roughly in alignment on that

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as well and the race of the White House

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forecast isn't that different either

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Michigan is a state that K Harris would

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have a 71% chance of winning and

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Pennsylvania a 66% chance of winning

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Wisconsin a 65% chance of winning Nevada

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a 65% chance of winning but when it

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comes down to other states like North

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Carolina Donald Trump holds the upper

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hand

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54% Georgia Donald Trump holds the upper

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hand

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55% Arizona Donald Trump holds the upper

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hand 51% and while the margins here are

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certainly very narrow right Arizona is

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down to just 0.06% meaning less than a

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tenth of a percentage you're talking

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just less than 5,000 votes across 2

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million plus cast in that state Arizona

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is very much a tossup with Donald Trump

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leaning in Georgia the margin here is

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expected to be just as narrow as it was

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in 2020 but Donald Trump in the

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advantage North Carolina expected to be

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narrower than Georgia but Donald Trump

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still in the advantage and so what this

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electoral map looks like again is very

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similar except the projection in terms

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of electoral votes for KLA Harris is

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slightly higher

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289.50 electoral votes which would give

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her maybe a state like Arizona or

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Georgia that would boost her up there

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but ultimately based on where she is the

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favorite to win across the country her

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States would give her

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277 electoral vote 276 electoral votes

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in this election which right now means

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race to the White House The Economist

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and Nate silver are aligned on this

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forecast as well and jhk forecast is

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also a reputable site to that takes a

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look deep at some of these Battleground

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States and as you might have expected

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the story is very very similar Wisconsin

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KLA Harris 56% chance of winning

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Michigan 64 Pennsylvania 58 Nevada 56

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but Arizona Trump holds the upper hand

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Georgia Trump North Carolina Trump final

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map here 57% chance of odds for com

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Harris average number of electoral votes

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285 to 253 and based on these numbers if

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you were to just throw them on what you

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would find is

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276 an electoral college victory for KLA

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Harris but again roughly in line with

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what everybody else is saying and then

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we can take a look the one that we have

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been studying for the longest time on

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this channel and that is the 538

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forecast which shows KLA Harris with a

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60% chance of winning against the former

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president and what do we see on this win

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probability in the battle Battleground

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States you guessed it Pennsylvania 58%

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chance for KLA Harris Michigan 64%

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chance for KLA Harris Wisconsin 61%

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chance for KLA Harris Nevada 57% chance

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for KLA Harris but when it comes down to

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North Carolina they're even in Georgia

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they're even and in Arizona they're even

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Trump holds the narrow upper hand in

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Georgia and Arizona ultimately the

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Pathway to Victory for KLA Harris lies

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in the same same exact states that it

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lies in on every other forecast

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Wisconsin Michigan Pennsylvania and

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Nevada bringing us to an average of a

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forecast here of KLA Harris receiving

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276 electoral votes the average here

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though because they're saying that in a

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50-50 chance chances are she wins

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Georgia or North Carolina or Arizona

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which would push her up there same thing

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with many of these other models at the

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end of the day things are consistent

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here and that the pathway to the victory

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for for KLA Harris right now lies

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through those specific Battleground

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states that I just mentioned and in

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terms of the political betting markets

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which I know we didn't say we would talk

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about too heavily and we're not going to

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spend too much time talking about them

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but they do also tell a story that is

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worth listening to even slightly and

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that is a forecast map that has actually

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changed quite tremendously over the past

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month and a half K Harris went from a

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point when she was first announced as

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the Democratic nominee to be uh you know

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the next president of the United States

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she went from a 29% chance to roughly

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37% Donald Trump still very much had the

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upper hand and we saw that when she

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officially won the nomination and around

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the time of the convention she was only

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at 47% compared to today and the trend

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lines weren't super great she was

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increasing but then she was decreasing

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and then up until now she's now reached

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her higher point over the past month and

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a point that is likely to continue to

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increase based on some of these data

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points we've been seeing out of

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battleground states that have really

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shown good results for kamla Harris but

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in terms of the Electoral forecast I

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think you might find this interesting as

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well they said an actually shows k

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Harris with just a two-point Advantage a

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little bit less than what some of the

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other states are showing Arizona though

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shows Donald Trump with a 61% Chance

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Georgia with a 58% chance North Carolina

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with a 56% chance now poly Market leans

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a little bit to the right they far

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overestimate the odds and chances of

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Republican candidates of winning in

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Battleground Senate races Battleground

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house races Battleground gorial races I

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mean even at different points in time

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back in mid July they had Mark Robinson

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you might recognize his name because of

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the scandals that have been plaguing his

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candidacy for uh the past few uh few

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days but he had a 40% chance of winning

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in July 45% chance of winning his chance

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of winning today is less than 10% and

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really anyone could have told you that

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we knew that many of these things were

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going to be become more popular and more

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known across the state but many people

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didn't listen because a lot of people

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who do invest in these sites again do

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try to put aside their own personal

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biases but poly Market I have noticed

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leans a little bit to the right when it

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comes down to this and is tracked

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actively by many right-wing Act which

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makes sense that you know when you look

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at other sites like predict it they are

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far more reasonable and end up being a

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little bit more accurate than many of

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the other sites here and I'm not here to

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raw dog on poly Market but I am going to

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say I do notice some things when it

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comes down to moments that really don't

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make sense as improvements uh for Donald

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Trump for instance on debate night his

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odds went up and everybody knows that's

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what the rightwing was promising oh he

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went up he went up he went up every poll

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and every data point said he went down

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he went down he went down and piling

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market now is getting back to reality

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here but back to that point even in this

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scenario where it's a little bit more

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favored towards Republicans guess what

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it's finding us it's finding us that

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Wisconsin is Comm Harris ahead Nevada

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already said had Comm Harris ahead

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Michigan has C Harris ahead and so does

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the state of Pennsylvania what does that

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look like on an electoral map if she's

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losing every other state you guess it

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say it with me

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276 electoral votes for the White House

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Donald Trump would not win re-election

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and it would be a point to that would

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show KLA Harris in the narrowest

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narrowest of victories in terms of what

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could be good for KLA Harris's campaign

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but still a victory is a victory and so

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what I think we can take away from a lot

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of these different metric points despite

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the models taking in similar data they

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all try to analyze and understand

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elections very differently and in many

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cases they do so accurately but a lot of

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forecasts and many of these forecasts

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rarely ever do coincide to a point where

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they are nearly spoton in terms of what

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states they expect KL Harris to win

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spoton in terms of you know how they win

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uh the fact is we are seeing an

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alignment of these forecasting models

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that is very very clear I mean it is

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something that I really can't separate

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from because I don't even think that

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we're at a point where they are

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disagreeing with us at really any of the

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reputable polling or major prediction

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firms and the consensus map is building

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the consensus map is building that K

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Harris wins the White House through the

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rustbelt region and through Nevada the

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consensus is building that across all of

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these different sites people with

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different backgrounds people with

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different experiences people with

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different models people with different

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funders and you know whatever it might

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be all of them all of them arrive at the

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same conclusion one that Comm Harris

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wins the presidency the second

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conclusion is that she wins the

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presidency through a unique electoral

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pathway that relies on the blue wall

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staying the blue wall in the state of

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Nevada reverting to its electoral

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history and electoral path of being a

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pretty strong Democratic State

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Republicans haven't won in on the

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presidential level since 2004 not even

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Donald Trump in 2016 had enough

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enthusiasm and a shock factor that he

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was able to shift the state of Nevada

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didn't shift that much from Barack Obama

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and between 2016 and 2020 stayed roughly

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even for that of the democratic party

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something that likely contributes to the

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models forecasting across of them that

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say that KLA Harris has the upper hand

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in Nevada ultimately I think that this

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map is the most probable one today I

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think North Carolina is a bit more iffy

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than we let on especially with Mark

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Robinson in the fry But ultimately these

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forecasting models give us a very

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similar conclusion for a variety of

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different reasons and I think they're

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right the K Harris has the narrow up her

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hand this race is still very much a

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tossup but if the election was held

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today I'd call her the winner and I

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think she'd win these three states

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Nevada and I'd still throw in North

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Carolina but only by a very very narrow

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margin beyond that right now KLA Harris

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is in a position where she can expand on

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states that Biden W in 2020 might lose

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some states that Biden won in 2020

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ultimately though she still maintains

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that very narrow advantage that puts her

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as the victor of this year's

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presidential election so thank you guys

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