A Democratic Trifecta? Can Democrats win the Presidency, Senate & House? - TLDR News

A Democratic Trifecta? Can Democrats win the Presidency, Senate & House? - TLDR News

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Social Studies, Business

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the potential for a Democratic trifecta in the upcoming election, where voters will choose the President, 35 senators, and 435 representatives. It examines polling data, highlighting Biden's lead in national and swing state polls, and the Democrats' chances of gaining control of the Senate and maintaining the House. The video also addresses the reliability of polls since 2016 and the implications of a 50-50 Senate split. Overall, the odds of a Democratic trifecta are estimated at 70%, but uncertainties remain.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a trifecta in the context of the upcoming elections?

Winning the presidency, Senate, and House by one party

Winning the presidency and Senate by one party

Winning the Senate and House by one party

Winning the presidency and House by one party

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which polling organization gave Biden an 88% chance of winning the election?

RealClearPolitics

538

Pew Research

Gallup

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many Senate seats do Democrats need to gain to achieve a 50-50 split?

Five

Three

Two

Four

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which state is NOT mentioned as a potential Democratic gain in the Senate?

Arizona

Maine

Texas

Colorado

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How often are all representatives in the House up for reelection?

Every two years

Every six years

Every year

Every four years

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the predicted chance of Democrats maintaining control of the House?

95%

80%

70%

90%

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the overall probability of a Democratic trifecta according to 538?

75%

60%

65%

70%