Staff Reports
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has thrown some serious shade at Vice President Kamala Harris, arguing that former President Donald Trump has “more opportunities” to claim the Electoral College in the upcoming election. As the countdown ticks down to November, McCarthy’s analysis reveals that Harris is lagging behind even the dismal polling numbers of Hillary Clinton back in 2016. It’s almost like déjà vu, only this time, the stakes are higher, and the Democrats are realizing just how much ground they have to make up.
According to McCarthy, the battle lines are fortifying in Pennsylvania and Georgia—two states that could very well decide the fate of the election. The former House Speaker suggests that Harris has her work cut out for her, noting she is trailing by five points when compared to Joe Biden’s standing from September 2020. It seems Harris is going to need more than just a friendly smile to turn things around; she might as well be trying to win a footrace with her shoes tied together.
🚨 THIS is Trump's path to the White House. Don't over-complicate it.
North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Georgia.
OR
North Carolina, Georgia, Arizona, Wisconsin.
Fact is – Trump taking down ONE "Blue Wall" state likely means game over for Harris.
Nevada is a bonus. 6 EVs doesn't… pic.twitter.com/xPiLvkH6Tx
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) September 16, 2024
McCarthy outlined a possible road map for Trump that sounds all too familiar, particularly to those who remember the 2016 election strategy. If Trump aims for victories in swing states like Arizona and Nevada while snagging one of Maine’s congressional districts, he could set up a tantalizing Electoral College tie—269 votes each. That would kick the decision to the Republican-controlled House of Representatives, where they would have the chance to put Trump back in the Oval Office, much to the chagrin of lefties everywhere.
The former Speaker also pointed out that the GOP could potentially siphon away some early voters from the Democrats. It appears somebody needs to remind Republican voters that those mail-in ballots are not just decorative pieces on the kitchen counter. McCarthy makes a solid case that in this electoral environment, it might be wise for Republicans to “bank” their votes ahead of Election Day rather than waiting until the last minute to get out there and cast their ballots.
Despite Trump’s well-honed rally strategy and robust campaign efforts in crucial states, Maine doesn’t currently have a stop on his schedule. His upcoming events in New York, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania point toward building momentum that could sway the Electoral College in his favor. With McCarthy’s predictions fresh in the minds of conservative voters, it’s clear that this election cycle is shaping up to be a wild ride—one that not even the Democratic National Committee could have anticipated.
