>>>Sadly, I believe your prediction that Trump could win. I don't want either one to win. I want to see both lose.
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>To quote your good buddy Junior Soprano: "I want to *** Angie Dickinson, let's see who gets lucky first."
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>Ain't going to happen, dude. The chance to prevent this outcome, was during the primaries. Yep, I know the DNC queered the pitch (old English term meaning interfered with the task at hand) but it still happened and the only way to change it, is a legal or health reason why the candidate can't be President.

Only I'm allowed to quote Junior Soprano. :)

OK, now for a bit of civics. Class is in session. :)


First, it's possible for both to lose. It's not likely, but mathematically the election returns could finish with neither candidate picking up the 270 votes. If the libertarian candidate continues to pick up independent votes, it's not inconceivable.


Second (and related), remember that Americans don’t directly elect the president. The electoral college does. State legislators can appoint presidential electors, and via the chosen electors, legislatures can elect any presidential candidate they prefer. Yes it is an absolute long-shot. But also remember that the Rs control 31 state legislatures. All it would take would be for one state (such as Texas) to turn around in the legislature and vote for someone other than Trump. It would hurt Trump, but yet would not help Clinton. Gutsy? You bet - but not impossible.

Class dismissed.