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Former President Donald Trump gives a thumbs up during a Hispanic roundtable at Beauty Society in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Oct. 12. (Ethan Miller / Getty Images)
By Randy DeSoto November 5, 2024 at 8:06pm
Election night appears to be shaping up well for Republican Donald Trump over Democrat Kamala Harris.
Based on the returns nearing 10 p.m. ET, The New York Times presidential forecast needle moved from tossup to leans toward Trump.
The Electoral College estimate has Trump winning 287 to 251.
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A candidate needs 270 votes to win the presidency.
The Times predicted probable wins for Trump in the swing states of Nevada, Arizona, Georgia, and North Carolina.
The so-called Blue Wall states of Pennsylvania and Michigan are seen as probable wins for Trump, per the outlet, though they remain tight.
Wisconsin remained a toss-up.
For the first time all night, the NYT needle no longer has the election as a toss up. They now say Trump has a 65% likelihood to win the election (“Leaning Trump”). pic.twitter.com/lnMwStfrjU
— Glenn Greenwald (@ggreenwald) November 6, 2024
States the New York Times has called include Texas and Florida, the second and third most populous states in the country with 40 and 30 Electoral College votes, respectively.
The Times sees New Mexico and Virginia as likely wins for Harris.
Trump made campaign stops in both states last week in hopes of moving them into his win column.
Randy DeSoto has written more than 3,000 articles for The Western Journal since he began with the company in 2015. He is a graduate of West Point and Regent University School of Law. He is the author of the book “We Hold These Truths” and screenwriter of the political documentary “I Want Your Money.”
Birthplace
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Nationality
American
Honors/Awards
Graduated dean’s list from West Point
Education
United States Military Academy at West Point, Regent University School of Law
Books Written
We Hold These Truths
Professional Memberships
Virginia and Pennsylvania state bars
Location
Phoenix, Arizona
Languages Spoken
English
Topics of Expertise
Politics, Entertainment, Faith
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