Biden locked up the Democratic nomination last week, but looking ahead to the general election, anxiety has seemed to increase.
  • ZombiFrancis@sh.itjust.works
    35·
    9 months ago

    Thanks to the electoral college system that remains in place: Biden won 2020 narrowly. Far more narrowly for anyone to be happy or comfortable, least of all Biden.

      • ZombiFrancis@sh.itjust.works
        5·
        9 months ago

        About the electoral college?

        Popular vote does not and did not elect Biden. The margins of a select few districts have the deciding weight for the office of the presidency.

        • lagomorphlecture@lemm.ee
          6·
          9 months ago

          I’m aware of that hence my comment about how crazy it is that someone who got 8 million more votes barely won.

          • ZombiFrancis@sh.itjust.works
            1·
            9 months ago

            Well that is fine, thanks for clarifying your statement. The thing is the margin of the popular vote is often referenced as a sign that Biden is popular, and when it comes to the actual election process: he isn’t. It is a common misconception that appears to extend all the way to the office of the president of the united states.