Trump’s false claims that he won the election that he lost were centered on six states - the five states which Biden flipped (Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin) along with Nevada.
Let’s look deeper at the elections in these six states.
Let’s look deeper at the elections in these six states.
https://twitter.com/thevaluesvoter/status/1348892415302766595
Arizona
Trump won Arizona in 2016 by 3.5 points, which was the slimmest margin that any Republican won the state by since 1996 (when Bill Clinton won the state).
Trump lost Arizona by 0.31 points in 2020.
Trump won Arizona in 2016 by 3.5 points, which was the slimmest margin that any Republican won the state by since 1996 (when Bill Clinton won the state).
Trump lost Arizona by 0.31 points in 2020.
When Trump came to office in 2017, Arizona had two Republican US Senators. Today, AZ has two Democratic US Senators.
In 2017, AZ was represented in the House of Representatives by 5 Republicans and 4 Democrats. Now it has 5 Democrats and 4 Republicans.
In 2017, AZ was represented in the House of Representatives by 5 Republicans and 4 Democrats. Now it has 5 Democrats and 4 Republicans.
When Trump came to office, Arizona had a Republican Secretary of State. Now it has a Democratic Secretary of State.
On top of that, Republicans lost an Arizona State Senate seat and 4 State House seats since 2017.
On top of that, Republicans lost an Arizona State Senate seat and 4 State House seats since 2017.
Exit polls in 2016 showed that Trump won Independents in Arizona by 3 points.
Exit polls in 2020 showed that Trump lost Independents in Arizona by 9 points.
That’s the broader context behind Trump’s loss in Arizona.
Exit polls in 2020 showed that Trump lost Independents in Arizona by 9 points.
That’s the broader context behind Trump’s loss in Arizona.
Georgia
Trump won Georgia in 2016 by 5.13 points, which was the lowest margin that any Republican Presidential candidate won the state by since, again, 1996.
Trump lost Georgia in 2020 by 0.24 points.
Trump won Georgia in 2016 by 5.13 points, which was the lowest margin that any Republican Presidential candidate won the state by since, again, 1996.
Trump lost Georgia in 2020 by 0.24 points.
When Trump started his term in 2017, Georgia had two Republican Senators. Now it has two Democratic Senators.
Georgia still has a Republican Governor but he won his seat in 2018 by only two points.
Georgia still has a Republican Governor but he won his seat in 2018 by only two points.
Since 2017, Georgia Republicans have lost 2 US House seats, 4 Georgia State Senate seats and 15 State House seats.
In 2016, Trump won Independents in Georgia by 11 points. In 2020, Trump lost Independents in Georgia by 9 points.
That’s how Trump lost Georgia.
In 2016, Trump won Independents in Georgia by 11 points. In 2020, Trump lost Independents in Georgia by 9 points.
That’s how Trump lost Georgia.
Michigan
In 2016, Trump won Michigan by only 10,704 votes or 0.23 points. He was the only Republican to win the state since 1988. But he won it by an extremely narrow margin.
In 2016, Trump won Michigan by only 10,704 votes or 0.23 points. He was the only Republican to win the state since 1988. But he won it by an extremely narrow margin.
When Trump took office, Michigan has a Republican Governor, a Republican Secretary of State and a Republican Attorney General.
Now Michigan has a Democratic Governor, a Democratic Secretary of State and a Democratic Attorney General.
Now Michigan has a Democratic Governor, a Democratic Secretary of State and a Democratic Attorney General.
In addition, since 2017, Michigan Republicans have lost 2 US House seats and also had two other Republican Congressmen publicly part ways with the GOP. The #MIGOP has lost 5 Michigan State Senate seats and 5 Michigan State House seats.
In 2016, Trump won Independents in Michigan by 16 points.
In 2020, Trump lost Independents in Michigan, a state he barely won in the first place, by 6 points.
That’s the extra bit of detail of Trump’s 2020 defeat in Michigan.
In 2020, Trump lost Independents in Michigan, a state he barely won in the first place, by 6 points.
That’s the extra bit of detail of Trump’s 2020 defeat in Michigan.
(Taking a short break and will finish with Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin next)
(I’m back)
Nevada
Trump lost Nevada in 2016 by 2.42 points and lost it in 2020 by nearly the exact same margin - 2.39 points. The last time Nevada voted for a Republican in a Presidential election was 2004.
Nevada
Trump lost Nevada in 2016 by 2.42 points and lost it in 2020 by nearly the exact same margin - 2.39 points. The last time Nevada voted for a Republican in a Presidential election was 2004.
When Trump came to office in 2017, Nevada had 1 Republican Senator and 1 Democratic Senator. Now the state has 2 Democratic Senators.
Nevada also had a Republican Governor and a Republican Attorney General when Trump was sworn in. Now both offices are held by Democrats.
Nevada also had a Republican Governor and a Republican Attorney General when Trump was sworn in. Now both offices are held by Democrats.
In 2016, exit polls showed that Trump won Nevada Independents by 13 points. In 2020, the same exit polls showed that Trump lost Nevada Independents by 6 points (he did 9 points better with Republicans and 8 points worse with Democrats).
And that’s how Nevada went.
And that’s how Nevada went.
Pennsylvania
In 2016, Trump became the first Republican to win Pennsylvania since 1988, albeit a narrow won (0.72 points).
In 2020, Trump lost Pennsylvania by 1.16 points.
In 2016, Trump became the first Republican to win Pennsylvania since 1988, albeit a narrow won (0.72 points).
In 2020, Trump lost Pennsylvania by 1.16 points.
In between 2016 and 2020, Pennsylvania Republicans lost 3 US House seats, 6 Pennsylvania State Senate seats and 10 State House seats.
In 2016, Trump won Independents in PA by 7 points. In 2020, he lost PA Independents by 8 points.
So, Trump losing PA is easy to understand.
In 2016, Trump won Independents in PA by 7 points. In 2020, he lost PA Independents by 8 points.
So, Trump losing PA is easy to understand.
Wisconsin is a state that has long been closer than most people realize. It’s been decided by less than a point in four of the last six elections, although 2016 was the first time it went blue since 1984z
In 2016, Trump won WI by 0.77 points. And in 2029 he lost it by 0.63 pts.
In 2016, Trump won WI by 0.77 points. And in 2029 he lost it by 0.63 pts.
And like the other states, Republicans have seen some losses in Wisconsin during the Trump years. When he started his term, WI had a Republican Governor and a Republican Attorney General. Democrats hold both offices today.
Republican also lost 3 Wisconsin State House seats while gaining a State Senate seat.
In 2016, Trump won Wisconsin Independents by 10 points according to exit polls. In 2020, the same exit polls show Trump lost WI Independents by 12 points (he gained 2 points with Republicans).
In 2016, Trump won Wisconsin Independents by 10 points according to exit polls. In 2020, the same exit polls show Trump lost WI Independents by 12 points (he gained 2 points with Republicans).
Not only is there NO credible evidence to support Trump’s claims that he won the election which motivated his Cult to go crazy last week. But it’a a lot easier to believe 2+ 2 = 4 than it takes to believe Hugo Chavez rigged voting machines - or whatever the weird kids think now.
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