Pod Save America Election Night Cheat Sheet (feat. Steve Kornacki)
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Nov 3, 2024 Dan speaks with Steve Kornacki, a renowned NBC News political correspondent known for his lively election night coverage. They dive into the crucial battleground states like Georgia and North Carolina, discussing shifting voter demographics and early voting trends. Steve shares insights on key Senate and House races, highlighting quirks in ballot counting that could delay results. The conversation also covers the growing influence of Hispanic voters in Arizona and the significance of celebrity endorsements in enhancing voter turnout.
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Election Night Prep
- Prepare for election night by taking a two-hour walk in the afternoon to clear your head.
- Ignore anecdotal turnout reports, as they are often unreliable.
Faster Results?
- Due to lower mail-in ballot volume, results may come quicker than in 2020.
- The 2016 election, also close, saw results by 1:30 AM.
Poll Skepticism
- Don't overly trust confident poll predictions.
- Be skeptical of assertions based on early voting data.