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Trump's 2024 Win: A Comeback, Not a Landslide

Analysis of Donald Trump's 2024 presidential win, comparing it to historical results and discussing voter turnout.

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What are the key takeaways from Trump's 2024 election victory?: Trump's 2024 victory signifies a remarkable comeback, a rightward shift in US politics, and potential control of the government if Republicans win the House. However, it wasn't a landslide victory despite his claims.
How do historical landslide victories compare to Trump's 2024 win?: Historical presidential landslides like Reagan's 1984 victory and Nixon's 1972 win demonstrate a far greater dominance in both the popular and Electoral College votes than Trump's 2024 win. These earlier wins also saw a stronger split-ticket voting pattern.
How does Trump's Electoral College win compare to previous presidential elections?: Trump's Electoral College victory is projected at 312 votes, a solid but not overwhelming win, falling short of several historical landslides. This win surpasses his 2016 and 2020 results, along with those of other presidents like George W. Bush.
Was Trump's victory a landslide? How did voter turnout compare to previous elections?: While Trump won the popular vote with over 74 million votes, this is comparable to his 2020 result and voter turnout was lower than in 2020. This suggests some voter apathy despite a general rightward shift.
What is significant about the pattern of incumbent party losses in recent presidential elections?: Trump's win marks the third consecutive presidential election where voters ousted the incumbent party, a trend last seen in the late 1800s. This makes him only the second president to win non-consecutive terms, with the 22nd Amendment preventing another presidential bid.

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