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“Stopping Trump: Can Congress Prevent His Presidency? ”

December 26, 2024

Did you know that the U. S. Constitution might actually prevent Donald Trump from returning to the presidency? It's true! There’s a provision in the 14th Amendment that says a president-elect can’t take office if they've been involved in an insurrection against the Constitution. This has already bee

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The Tariff Threat: What Trump's Plans Could Mean for the US Economy

December 17, 2024

As Donald Trump prepares to take office, the nation's economic future is uncertain. President-elect Trump has threatened new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, as well as significantly increasing tariffs on Chinese goods. These moves could lead to "stagflation, " a nasty combination of slow

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Could Trump Tip the Scales Toward Direct Election?

December 17, 2024

You might think the Electoral College is here to stay, but former president Donald Trump's recent social media post has sparked a new question: Could he actually help end it? Trump's post, which incorrectly stated that Democrats want to drop the popular vote, could surprisingly fuel the decades-long

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Celebs and Politics: Where Did the Voice Go?

December 16, 2024

Back in 2016, a bunch of well-known actors like Martin Sheen and Debra Messing got together to create a video. Their mission? To convince the Electoral College to change their votes and stop Donald Trump from becoming president. They thought Trump wasn't the best choice, but their plan didn't pan ou

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Lessons Democrats Must Learn from the 2024 Election

November 26, 2024

The 2024 election results are in, and they've shaken up some long-held beliefs among Democrats. It's time to reevaluate their strategies and assumptions. For years, Democrats believed that high voter turnout always works in their favor. However, the Trump era has flipped that script. Now, Democrats

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Trump's Early Claim of Victory: A New Perspective

November 6, 2024

Early Wednesday morning, former President Donald Trump declared victory in the presidential election. He led Vice President Kamala Harris in projected Electoral College votes, but neither candidate had yet secured the required 270 votes to win the White House. Trump's lead became significant after N

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Why the Electoral College Matters

November 6, 2024

The United States has always been a mix of different interests, which might look like a split between 'red' and 'blue' during elections. This diversity was something the Founding Fathers knew about, and they designed the government to handle it. Power is divided between the branches of government a

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Why the Electoral College Isn’t Fair Anymore

November 5, 2024

The Electoral College is a weird system that doesn't make sense today. It was set up a long time ago to balance power between big and small states. But now, it makes some votes matter more than others. For example, a vote in a small state like Wyoming counts more than a vote in a big state like Cali

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Will Polls Be Right This Time?

October 23, 2024

Back in 2020, polls showed Joe Biden was set for an easy win over Donald Trump. But the election was much closer than expected. Now, with Kamala Harris leading by just 2 points, there's a chance polls could be off again. Some experts think Trump's support among non-college-educated white voters migh

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What Happens If the Electoral College Votes Tie?

October 22, 2024

Have you ever wondered what would happen if the Electoral College votes end up in a tie? It's a real possibility in this year's presidential race, with 538 votes up for grabs. After the election, electors in each state will confirm the nomination in December. But can these votes really end up tied? ...