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Roundup: What It Will Take To Get To 270 Electoral Votes

2024/11/1
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Key Insights

What is the most straightforward path for Kamala Harris to win the presidency?

Winning Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania.

Why is Pennsylvania crucial for both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump?

It's the intersection point for their paths to 270 electoral votes.

What is Donald Trump's 'eastern sweep' path to victory?

Winning Pennsylvania, Georgia, and North Carolina.

Why is Donald Trump focusing on low propensity voters?

To replicate his 2020 success and overcome national turnout trends.

What states should be watched early on election night for initial trends?

Virginia and Georgia.

Why is Donald Trump expected to claim victory early?

To fill the void and push his narrative of fraud if results are delayed.

What is unique about Halloween celebrations in Des Moines, Iowa?

They celebrate Beggar's Night on October 30th to reduce vandalism.

Why is Domenico Montanaro excited about the Mets' performance?

The Mets beat the Yankees four times this year.

What has Miles Parks been fascinated with recently?

The Netflix show Love is Blind and its DC-based contestants.

Chapters

The discussion focuses on Kamala Harris's path to 270 electoral votes, emphasizing the importance of winning Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan.
  • Harris needs to win Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan to secure 270 electoral votes.
  • Pennsylvania has seen the highest ad spending in the presidential race, with over $1.2 billion spent.
  • The polling averages in swing states are very close, indicating potential challenges after Election Day.

Shownotes Transcript

On today's NPR Politics Podcast: Math Edition, we look at Vice President Harris' possible paths to 270 votes in the electoral college. We then discuss Donald Trump's possible paths. Then, we talk about Halloween, baseball and reality television.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.*The podcast is produced by Jeongyoon Han, Casey Morell and Kelli Wessinger. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at *plus.npr.org/politics).Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)