It's A Numbers Game with Ryan Girdusky It's a Numbers Game: The Numbers Behind How Mail-In Ballots and Redistricting Are Shaping the 2025 Elections
Oct 30, 2025
In this insightful discussion, Cliff Maloney, a political operative with Citizens Alliance, highlights the critical factors shaping the 2025 elections. He sheds light on the Democrats' savvy use of mail-in ballots and the significance of early voting in swing states like New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Cliff stresses the urgency for Republicans to retrieve unreturned mail ballots and adopt early voting strategies. He also ponders whether first-time Trump voters will remain engaged, illustrating the evolving electoral landscape.
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Host's Cancellation Story And Podcast Joy
- Ryan recounts being 'canceled' on CNN and how it rarely comes up except in introductions.
- He says he's happier doing his podcast work than being on CNN.
Early-Vote Firewall Shapes NJ Race
- Democrats have built a massive early-vote firewall in New Jersey, outpacing Republicans by ~220,000 including mail ballots.
- That early advantage makes Jack Ciattarelli's path narrow and forces him to rely on an enormous Election Day turnout swing.
NYC Early Vote Skews Older And Democratic
- New York mayoral early voting skewed older and more Democratic than the primary electorate, favoring Cuomo's base.
- Seniors (75–79) have already outpaced voters under 25 in early ballots, shifting turnout composition dramatically.
