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Why Trump Won, Why Harris Lost, Other Winners and Losers

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Join Jim and Greg for this special edition as they examine which factors helped propel Donald Trump’s return to the presidency, why Kamala Harris ended up losing more decisively than most observers could have imagined, and which other figures ended up as big winners or losers based on the results Tuesday night.

First, they examine Donald Trump’s stunning political comeback and why Americans chose to return him to the White House with a far more convincing victory than he had eight years ago. And while volumes will be written about this, Jim and Greg suggest Trump simply talked about what voters cared about most and in a way that made them trust him more to tackle the big problems.

Then, they go through a litany of issues that plagued the Harris campaign, from the way Dems shoved Joe Biden aside and nominated Harris without a primary to Kamala’s flip-flopping and inability to answer questions to her very bad choice of Tim Walz as her running mate.

Lastly, they consider who else comes out of this election season as big winners or losers. They aim a lot of their criticism at the shameless partisanship of the mainstream media, and the election results prove people no longer buy into their hysterical coverage. They also call out the elite Democrats like Barack Obama who orchestrated the ouster of Biden and spent the final weeks scolding people for not liking Harris enough. As for the winners, Greg points out another billionaire who had a very good Tuesday night and Jim gives credit to the man who might have reversed the momentum in favor of the Trump campaign.

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Democrats Attack Each Other; Planning for an Immigration Surge; Texas Democrats Need a New Plan

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Craig Collins joins Jim Geraghty for today’s Three Martini Lunch.

Good: This is not a spoof, but a real headline at Axios: “Democrats start clawing each others’ eyes out.”

Bad: The Biden administration makes plans for an immigrant surge across the border ahead of a Trump presidency,

Crazy: Texas Democrats are starting to wonder if anyone takes them seriously anymore.

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Trump Wins, Republicans Take the Senate, Media Meltdown

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Join Jim and Greg as they break down three major outcomes from Election Night 2024. Today, they discuss Donald Trump’s battleground state victories over Kamala Harris, the Republican takeover of the U.S. Senate, and the wildest reactions from leftist media voices.

First, they marvel at Donald Trump’s clear win over Harris, with the possibility of sweeping all seven swing states. Jim and Greg review how the vote count shifted from initial uncertainty to clear Trump momentum, leading to a victory call much earlier than many people anticipated.

Next, they cheer as Republicans pick up at least three U.S. Senate seats, taking control from Chuck Schumer and the Democrats. Greg and Jim analyze these pickups, discuss races that could still swing GOP, and review how Democrats fell short in their challenges to Republican incumbents.

Finally, they spotlight some of the most extreme media reactions to Trump’s win, from outrage over the Electoral College and GOP success in Florida to leftist commentators blaming white women for Trump’s victory.

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Appreciating the Electoral College, Russia Targets U.S. Airliners, Kamala’s Empty Campaign

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Join Jim and Greg for the Election Day edition of the 3 Martini Lunch! Today, they offer their predictions for today’s vote while extolling the genius of the Electoral College. They also react to reports of Russia targeting U.S. airliners, and a Muslim influencer deciding not to run his interview of Kamala Harris after she kept going on about bacon.

First, Jim and Greg share their predictions for the presidential race, as well as control of the House and Senate. They examine polling demographics that could benefit Trump. They also express their gratitude to the founders for creating the Electoral College and react to calls for it to be abolished or changed.

Next, they react to a Wall Street Journal report alleging Russia’s involvement in attempts to target U.S. and Canadian airliners with incendiary devices. Jim highlights how this serious security threat, flagged in Germany and the UK, underscores the downsides of lengthy U.S. presidential campaigns that can overshadow pressing international issues.

Finally, they unpack the amusing yet revealing story of a Muslim influencer who chose not to release his interview with Kamala Harris. He reportedly withheld the video after Harris avoided questions on Israel and Gaza and repeatedly discussed her views on bacon as a “spice.” Jim sees a potential plus for Harris in her focus on bacon but they also note the VP’s eagerness to address frivolous matters and her reluctance to go deep on meaningful topics.

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Dems Fret Over Early Vote, Absentee Ballot Insanity, Kamala’s Cop Out on Crime

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Join Jim and Greg as they get you ready for Election Day! Today, they discuss how Democrat operatives are reportedly worrying about the intensity of early voting among registered Republicans, a series of concerning stories about absentee ballots, and Kamala Harris dodging a simple question about a crime referendum in California.

First, after a quick update on “Doris” and “Diane,” they dig into reports that Democrats are worried about the much greater number of registered Republicans taking part in early voting. So are GOP voters just spreading their votes out over more days or will there still be a significant surge on Election Day too?

Next, they react to a disturbing number of stories Jim collected about absentee ballot issues for today’s Morning Jolt. From way too many ballots showing up at people’s residences to ballots being stolen out of mailboxes and thousands of requested ballots not showing up at all, Jim and Greg point out the potential for problems with mail-in voting and suggest that early voting is much more secure and should replace a lot of mail-in voting.

Finally, they shake their heads as Kamala Harris, in a rare press availability, refuses to say how she voted on California’s referendum on tougher penalties for repeat theft and drug offenders. Jim blasts Harris for suddenly going silent after presenting herself as this no-nonsense prosecutor for the entire campaign.

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Lousy Jobs Report, Early Vote Warnings for GOP, Controversial Campaign Comments

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Join Jim and Greg as they dive into the final weekend of the campaign with two bad martinis and a three-pronged crazy one. Today, they tackle a weak October jobs report, concerning early voting trends for the GOP, and a wave of controversial statements shaping the end of the campaign.

First, they are stunned by the October jobs report, which shows just 12,000 new jobs and a downward revision of 112,000 jobs for August and September. So the U.S. has lost 100,000 jobs in the past three months and the economy is still – by far – the top issue for voters. Jim also speculates on whether the looming election might be impacting these numbers.

Next, after highlighting the very strong early vote numbers for the GOP in Nevada earlier this week, trends in Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Michigan now appear to be favoring Democrats. Jim takes a closer look at these patterns and considers whether party registration accurately reflects voter decisions—especially in critical Rust Belt states.

Finally, they take three recent political comments and discuss how the media and opposing politicians are reacting to them. They dissect comments from Jimmy Kimmel about when Trump supporters should vote, Donald Trump’s statement about Liz Cheney, and Mark Cuban alleging that Trump doesn’t ever want to be around strong, intelligent women.

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Red State Reality Check, Pre-Emptive Kamala Blame Game, Vexing Voting Issues

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Join Jim and Greg as they serve up two good martinis and a double-fisted crazy one.Today, they discuss growing confidence that the GOP will defend all its Senate seats, Democrats already assigning blame if Harris loses, and voting issues popping up in multiple states.

First, they discuss GOP Nebraska Sen. Deb Fischer’s stronger position as two different polls show her leading an “independent” opponent who previously supported Bernie Sanders. A Fischer win would boost chances of Republican control, and Jim points to this as another likely example of Democrats possibly overestimating their chances in a traditionally red state.

Next, Jim and Greg chuckle over Democrats reportedly pointing fingers in the event Kamala Harris loses next week. Anonymous operatives hint at criticism of her nontraditional nomination process and the choice of Tim Walz as VP nominee if Trump secures victory. Jim and Greg see the biggest story here being that Democrats are pessimistic enough to talk publicly about a loss that hasn’t happened.

Finally, they discuss recurring issues as early voting unfolds. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson confirms some Dominion voting machines are malfunctioning, blocking straight-party voting. Meanwhile, a Washington state voter reports receiving 16 absentee ballots with various names at her address. Why aren’t these issues being flagged before people start voting?

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SCOTUS Sides with Virginia, Biden’s ‘Garbage’ Comments, Dems’ Ugly Effort to Attract Women

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Join Jim and Greg as they delve into the Supreme Court’s sensible ruling on Virginia’s voter rolls, President Biden referring to Trump supporters as “garbage,” and a new left-wing ad urging women to defy their spouses and vote for Kamala Harris..

First, they commend the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to support Virginia’s removal of non-citizens from voter rolls. Despite the Biden administration’s lawsuit and two lower courts siding with the DOJ, Jim and Greg argue that removing non-citizens, those who have moved, or the deceased is a matter of common sense. For some reason, the left disagrees.

Next, they analyze President Biden’s remarks, in which he sharply criticized jokes about Puerto Rico at a recent Trump rally and described Trump supporters as “garbage.” The media’s quick attempts to soften Biden’s statement, even blaming his stutter, leave Jim and Greg amused as they dissect the messaging chaos.

Finally, they discuss a new ad from Vote Common Good, narrated by Julia Roberts, which suggests that many women vote Republican only because of pressure from their Trump-loving husbands. The ad encourages women to secretly vote for Harris without informing their spouses. Jim suggests that anyone who can’t openly discuss their vote with their spouse has bigger issues than the election, while he and Greg explore what the ad reveals about Democrats.

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Mixed News for Nevada GOP, NYT Plays Speech Police, Ballot Drop Box Dangers

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Join Jim and Greg in this episode of 3 Martini Lunch as they update the Democrats’ latest efforts to get donations from “Doris” and “Diane.” They also discuss key events affecting the GOP in Nevada, the New York Times’ partisan focus on “misinformation,” and more proof that ballot drop boxes are a terrible idea.

They kick things off with a fun update on recent Harris campaign fundraising pitches sent to the wrong recipients. Jim and Greg share the Democrats’ persistent attempts to get “Doris” and “Diane” (who are really just Greg and Jim) to donate—and the various psychological tactics they use that have no chance of working.

Moving to the Nevada battleground, they discuss the latest mixed results for the GOP. Early voting trends show Republicans gaining a lot of ground in this cycle, but a recent Nevada Supreme Court ruling allows mail-in ballots to be counted even if received days after Election Day and without a postmark.

They also tackle the latest efforts from the left-leaning media to target online conservative content. Ben Shapiro highlighted an email he received from a New York Times reporter about an upcoming piece that critiques right-leaning YouTube channels based on data from the Soros-funded Media Matters for America. They slam the Times’ reliance on the far-left MMFA’s analysis and the implications for conservative voices online.

Finally, they cover disturbing reports from Washington and Oregon of incendiary devices placed in ballot drop boxes, leading to some serious ballot damage. Jim and Greg want the perpetrators punished severely, but they also see this as just the latest sign that ballot drop boxes are a terrible idea for people interested in fair and secure elections.

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Kamala Ghosts Biden, Comedian’s Trump Rally Controversy, Michelle Obama Berates Men

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Join Jim and Greg on 3 Martini Lunch as they unpack the friction between Joe Biden’s offer to campaign for Kamala Harris and the Harris team’s resistance, the potential fallout of a comedian’s controversial comments at the Trump rally, and Michelle Obama’s unpersuasive scolding of men who won’t vote for Harris.

First, after briefly lamenting how their NFL teams squandered late leads on Sunday, they enjoy the Harris campaign’s never-ending awkwardness over Joe Biden. Harris can’t think of a thing she would have done differently than Biden but insists she’ll be different. Now, as Biden wants to hit the campaign trail for Kamala, her advisers want nothing to do with him.

Next, Jim and Greg analyze comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s controversial jokes at a Trump rally in New York City. From comments on Puerto Ricans, Latinos, and black people, they discuss the backlash and potential fallout. With the media spotlight on these remarks, they explore how this could affect close races like the U.S. Senate seat in Florida, where GOP Sen. Rick Scott strongly condemned the jokes.

Finally, they slam the Harris campaign for its abortion obsession over the final days of the campaign. And Jim rips former First Lady Michelle Obama for scolding men with lines like, “Are you as men prepared to look into the eyes of the women and children you love and tell them you supported this assault on our safety?” Jim also points out the Obamas’ constant and tiresome disappointment with the American people.

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