Marc Lotter, a CNN political analyst and former communications official for Trump’s 2020 campaign, said that Democrats are struggling with early voting turnout in battleground states. According to Lotter, the numbers “don’t add up” for Democrats, suggesting a potential path to victory for Republicans if Election Day turnout holds.
Lotter pointed out that Democrats are currently behind by 1.7 million early votes in urban areas across these swing states. Since urban regions have traditionally supported Democrats, this gap indicates possible trouble. He also highlighted a 1.4 million shortfall among women voters—another crucial group for Democrats in close elections.
BREAKING: “The margins don't add up right now for the Democrats in any of these battleground states," according to former VP press secretary Marc Lotter. pic.twitter.com/1PKn8qF54C
— Leading Report (@LeadingReport) November 5, 2024
Meanwhile, early voting by rural voters, who lean toward Republicans, has been stronger than expected, with 300,000 more rural votes cast early than anticipated. This could make the race even tighter for Democrats, who generally seek to build an early voting lead before Election Day.
Democrats usually depend on early voting to gain a head start, while Republicans are known for a strong Election Day turnout. With Democrats’ early numbers lagging, Lotter suggested that they may face serious challenges in keeping up on Election Day.
"The numbers don't add up [for the democrats]"
Their only move is to cheat. We all know it's coming.pic.twitter.com/Wcm2KMxPEw
— Jimmy™ (@jimomics) November 5, 2024
If Republicans turn out in large numbers, President Donald Trump could win these key states, potentially setting the stage to undo much of the damage done by the Biden-Harris administration.
