Biden Wins in Michigan, Wisconsin; Trump Files Suits

Biden Wins in Michigan, Wisconsin; Trump Files Suits

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The transcript discusses the 2020 U.S. presidential election results, focusing on key states like Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. It highlights Trump's false victory claim and the Supreme Court's involvement in Pennsylvania's ballot counting. The potential for recounts and legal challenges in tight races is explored, along with an analysis of polling expectations versus actual outcomes, noting Republican overperformance in the Senate and House.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which states did Joe Biden win that were crucial for his path to victory?

Wisconsin and Michigan

Arizona and Nevada

Ohio and Georgia

Florida and Texas

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Trump campaign's main legal challenge in Pennsylvania?

The eligibility of first-time voters

The presence of international election observers

The counting of mail-in ballots received after Election Day

The use of electronic voting machines

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win the U.S. presidency?

280

270

260

250

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the unexpected outcome for the Republican party in the 2020 election?

They lost all swing states

They won the presidency

They gained seats in the House

They lost the majority in the Senate

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the general expectation for the Democrats in the 2020 election?

To lose the House majority

To win a majority in the Senate

To gain control of the Supreme Court

To lose the presidency