What Do 100 Million Early Votes Say About 2020 Turnout?

The transcript discusses the surge in early voting and its potential impact on the 2020 U.S. presidential election. It highlights the high number of early voters compared to the 2016 election and explores the implications of this trend for both Joe Biden and Donald Trump. The discussion also touches on the role of the coronavirus pandemic in influencing voter turnout and the uncertainty surrounding the final election results. Additionally, it examines the party affiliation of early voters and the controversies surrounding the legitimacy of early ballots.

What is one reason Joe Biden might feel optimistic about the surge in early voting?

• He expects it to delay the election results.

• He thinks it will lead to a higher voter turnout overall.

• He believes it will reduce the number of in-person voters.

• He assumes it will give him a lead over President Trump.

How does the early voting turnout in this election compare to the 2016 election?

• It is slightly higher than in 2016.

• It is close to 2/3 or 3/4 of the 2016 turnout.

• It is about the same as in 2016.

• It is significantly lower than in 2016.

What factor is mentioned as potentially affecting in-person voter turnout?

• The availability of polling stations.

• The ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

• The weather conditions on election day.

• The length of the voting process.

What is one reason Democrats might be optimistic about early voting trends?

• Early voting is more popular in Democratic states.

• Democrats have more polling stations available.

• Democrats have requested early ballots at higher rates than Republicans.

• Republicans are less likely to vote early.

What uncertainty is highlighted regarding the election results?

• If the results will be influenced by international observers.

• Whether the results will be announced on election night.

• Whether the results will be contested in court.

• If the results will be affected by weather conditions.