U.S. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION 2024

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6 NOVEMBER 2024

SOME EARLY THOUGHTS ON TRUMP'S WIN

Recorded at 1:30am Eastern time (before Donald Trump's electoral college win was confirmed, but when it was clear he could not be beaten)

5 NOVEMBER 2024

THE CHOICE FOR A 26-YEAR-OLD AMERICAN

Imagine you've voted in three elections in your lifetime.  There's been one constant.  What choices have you really had?

3 NOVEMBER 2024

MARGINS OF ERROR: THE DES MOINES REGISTER POLL

Following yesterday's reminder about how imperfect polling is, we get a real-time reminder - from one of the most trusted ones.

2 NOVEMBER 2024

REMINDER: THE POLLS ARE IMPERFECT!

Some things to think about when reading about the latest polls.

31 OCTOBER 2024

THE IMPORTANCE OF JANUARY 3rd

After the insurrection on the U.S. Capitol in 2021, it's understandable that there'll be a lot of focus on January 6th, 2025.  But don't forget about January 3rd... because it's also a day which could have a lot of impact on how things play out.

29 OCTOBER 2024

A REMINDER ABOUT PRESIDENT DUNNING KRUGER

Ever heard of the Dunning-Kruger effect?  It's when someone of limited intellect and ability thinks they're smarter than everyone else, to the point where they don't even see their own limitations.  Remind you of anyone?  And could 'President Dunning Kruger' make a return?  

27 OCTOBER 2024

THE WASHINGTON POST CONTROVERSY

So the Washington Post won't be endorsing Kamala Harris OR Donald Trump in 2024.  There's all sorts of internal and external drama over the decision - but isn't the bigger question: why are the independent media endorsing ANYONE in the first place?

23 OCTOBER 2024

48 HOURS OF POLITICAL INSANITY!

One candidate serves fries at McDonald's, the other serves up word salad in a big interview.  Throw in praise for Hitler's generals and Arnold Palmer's manhood, and you have to ask - what the hell is going on, two weeks out from the election?

17 OCTOBER 2024

MENTALLY FIT?

Donald Trump spent 40 minutes dancing at what was supposed to be a town hall campaign event.  A man of the people, simply enjoying himself?... or someone with a mental disconnect which we should be very concerned about?

14 OCTOBER 2024

KAMALA HARRIS: WHY HER, WHY NOW?

The 'why now' is obvious, but the 'why her' does bear more examination.  Kamala Harris was the so-called 'invisible vice-president'.  And as a national candidate, the VP is completely untested.

10 OCTOBER 2024

WHY DO 75m AMERICANS STILL SUPPORT TRUMP?

It's a question which was posed to me by a viewer, so I've tried to answer it.  Because it's one thing to be incredulous about something; it's quite another to understand it why it is so... 

8 OCTOBER 2024

SEPARATE BUT EQUAL?

Following on from 'Remember the Senate', we're looking at how Congress fits into the wider election puzzle.  The U.S. Constitution demands "three separate but equal branches of government".  But is that really the case any longer?

7 OCTOBER 2024

REMEMBER THE SENATE

Presidential elections are important, but the race for the U.S. Senate can be just as crucial.  We show you how close the race is - even with only 34 seats on the line - and why the Democrats are on the back foot.

5 OCTOBER 2024

PENNSYLVANIA, PENNSYLVANIA, PENNSYLVANIA

24 years ago, it was "Florida Florida Florida".  But now, Pennsylvania is the most important swing state on offer.  In this video, we take the road to the White House - which goes through the Keystone State.

1 OCTOBER 2024

DONALD TRUMP: ORATORY GENIUS?

Presidents tend to have a way with words, and Donald Trump is no exception.  He just does it VERY differently - with yuuuuge claims, name-calling, hyperbole, and untruths.  The thing is - it's also very effective.

28 SEPTEMBER 2024

DON'T BELIEVE THE POLLS!

As the U.S. election gets closer, we get bombarded with new polls, supposedly telling us how the vote might play out.  But if you're being told Trump leads Harris or vice versa, make sure you're reading the polls properly.