Staff Reports
Election Day is just around the corner on November 5, but let’s be honest: it’s not like anyone will be popping the champagne to celebrate the results that night. With an ever-increasing surge in mail-in ballots—thanks to the Democrats’ relentless push to flood the system with unverified votes—the “instant results” party is officially canceled. Instead of a clear winner announced by midnight, Americans will likely be left in suspense. Good thing they stocked up on popcorn!
The trend isn’t exactly new, either. In 2020, the nation was left hanging until the weekend after Election Day for any inkling of a victorious candidate. Flash forward to 2022; it took a whole week for control of the House to be decided. One might wonder if elections are now following the release schedule of a highly anticipated movie rather than a straightforward democratic process. The big networks seem awfully cozy with extended drama, making it hard to differentiate between election coverage and a season finale cliffhanger.
Inside the Beltway | Election Day is Tuesday but the winner might not be known for some timehttps://t.co/9J4TpyBOv9 pic.twitter.com/FWa51Oq6k9
— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) November 4, 2024
With heavy hitters like the New York Magazine and NBC questioning when voters can expect to finally shake hands with the victor, it’s clear that the media anticipates delays as a new norm. This ongoing uncertainty creates fertile ground for all sorts of conspiracy theories and voter intimidation fears bandied about by the left, painting a picture of chaos when, really, it may just be a ploy to distract from their own shortcomings.
On a more hopeful note, Sen. Josh Hawley is doing his part for the nation by calling on everyone to say a little prayer for Donald Trump as Election Day approaches. In the wake of a bizarre assassination attempt against the former president, Hawley emphasizes the importance of collective prayer—a concept that is sorely lacking in modern political discourse. Let’s face it, a little divine intervention might be exactly what is needed to steer Trump through the minefield that politics has become.
While the Republicans rally behind their beloved leader, Trump himself is on the campaign trail, hopping from state to state in an electrifying series of rallies. From North Carolina to Pennsylvania, he’s intent on reminding voters why they loved him in the first place. There’s no rest for the wicked—or the steadfastly conservative, as his vice-presidential partner, J.D. Vance, is also on a whirlwind tour across several states. It’s a classic show of conservative enthusiasm that leaves one wondering how many Democrats are willing to brave the crowds at their own underwhelming events.
Meanwhile, in academia, those liberal bubbles continue to inflate. It seems that Ohio State University’s faculty members have financially favored Democrats to the tune of about 100 to 1—yes, you read that right. Faculty donations tell a tale of deep ideological bias, serving up nearly $303,000 to Democrats while offering a measly $2,782 to their Republican counterparts. Such numbers are more than a little alarming, revealing an educational institution that’s become more a breeding ground for leftist ideology than an arena for diverse thought.
Not surprisingly, a survey by Gallup shows that a whopping majority of voters—83%—are currently engaged in thoughts about the upcoming election. Meanwhile, 2% have had absolutely no thoughts at all—perhaps they’ve been too preoccupied binge-watching the latest must-see drama on Netflix. Either way, Americans appear motivated and paying attention, showing that when it comes time to head to the polls, they won’t be waiting around for a Hollywood ending.
