True. But the majority look to others to do the deep analysis. Not necessarily experts but people who SAY they've 'done the research'. Generally, people want simple answers to complex questions. That's why they go with anyone who gives a simple answer. This is why, during the lead up to the Referendum, instead of countering or proving a criticism wrong they just shouted "Project FEAR!" and walked away.
1 reason among many. Euroscepticism was a vestige of the left for years, and still is amongst the real left. The vote was close and there are many things that could've swung it either way.
For the same reasons then that exist now eight whole years later... just see the popularity of Reform as a real output of this. The British public is sick of being put to the back of the queue. And btw, with the state of Germany, France and the wider EU, do you really want to be part of that, footing the bill for them again?
@@nicholashanson9508 because effectively EC votes count for double. Hilary Clinton won the popular vote by 3million votes in 2016 but the electoral college got trump elected. Even if the positions were reversed it’s still deeply unfair. An incredibly archaic system which doesn’t belong in a modern day democracy
This from a Brit? I think it's funny because the US developed most of its system from England. It's colonial tech. It's military. Etc. The UK is a Democracy that's a Constitutional Monarchy with a King and no Constitution.
Leading up to the 2020 election, the Republican Party pushed for a law in Pennsylvania making it law that mail in ballots could not be counted until after all in person votes were counted. The law passed. That’s why Trump was ahead at midnight and lost by morning…
The Electoral College is outdated. This circus will continue for years if America doesn't revert to using the popular vote. One man/woman, one vote.....Period!!!!
That wouldn’t be fair though, because the densely populated areas on the east and west coasts would completely swamp the votes from the lesser populated states.
@@ricardosmythe2548 you mean the UNI PARTY where you have an appearance of 2 parties, but in actuality both parties steal lie and cheat for the same group of oligarchs, deep state and special interests
Differing opinions in politics is one thing.....left/right...small government/big government....but I can find nothing in common with anyone who thinks Trump is anything other than an utterly detestable human being who shouldn't be in charge of a barbecue let alone a country. The fact he's been allowed to get where he has is nothing but a total failure of the American political system.
You're entitled to your opinion but your opinion is not a fact. What makes you such an authority that you can stand in judgement of Trump? Many people think that Harris is detestable.
American elections are an industry larger than some small countries GDP. Can you imagine how many poor people who could be brought out of poverty with the kind of money they are throwing away on their lengthy elections.
Electioneering is an industry in America. The Union is in a constant state of campaigning with elections for President, Congress, fifty State legislatures, public service roles, law enforcement, the judiciary, dog catchers and water board officials. The end result is that the world's pre-eminent democracy throws up the most unqualified and abysmal candidates for office because they are the ones who can secure the donors and funds to pay for this charade. Trump is an extreme example of this corruption of a democratic system but he is not alone.
The problem with US Electoral polling is that there are very few credible independent pollsters. Most of the polling that we have seen has been produced by either the Democrats or the Republicans and both parties have motivation to make it appear closer than it actually is. For the Democrats it’s to discourage complacency and for Trump it’s to provide a basis for his inevitable (false) claims of electoral fraud.
If women turn out to vote in sufficient numbers Trump will lose, and may lose significantly, but if you think this election isn't close, you haven't been paying attention. Imagining that one encouraging poll equals a landslide is wishcasting. The conclusion does not follow from the premise.
@@cobrakaier238 To be fair, Gore did win the election. I don't think her polling is bad. I think she is picking up a real feature of the electorate. Specifically the impact of women voters. Her poll does not indicate a landslide for Harris though, even if it is 100% accurate. It indicates a very likely win for Harris.
Regarding the money, it’s widely reported that Trump has not paid his bills. There was a state where he went to do a rally, and they wouldn’t let him leave the targa at the airport, because he hadn’t paid previous bills for venues, contributions to law enforcement for security and road blocks etc. there’s $100,000s owed.
@@renius78 we will see if it's shared equally... Plus you can take it with you to the other side. Keeping racism alive always wins a champaign, look BREXIT
Nevada allows mail in votes on election day, which is today. They count all those mail in votes as long as they arrive in before 09 November, so Saturday. So this is why sometimes the US election results take time. Plus if the vote in each states or even counties within those states are close. An automatic recount is ordered.
James has an ego problem, never once wishes to dissect the other narrative or view or evidence, once he's made his mind up you cannot convince him otherwise
My anxiety is through the roof, I voted absentee but in my state the presidential race is a foregone conclusion. Bunch of maga cultists. But I vote for our only dem house rep. It's sickening 😢
Canada is worried about a Trump win cause he has threatens tariff on all imports. Michigan next door to me in Ontario Canada for the auto industry alone ships parts back and forth 7 times alone to build a car.
Why do you all say literally the same exact thing?!? "Sharp as a tack." Almost as if none of you know how to form your own thoughts. Talk about sheep....
In the 2020 election, 66.8% of the voting-age population voted-a record turnout! Of those registered, 94.3% showed up at the polls. These numbers show incredible engagement among registered voters, but to see even more growth in future elections, we need to reach the 30% of Americans who are eligible but not yet registered. Let's work together to break down barriers and empower every voice! 🕊
Compulsory voting, like in Australia, would solve that problem. An independent Federal Electoral Commission, again like in Australia, would also go a long way to cleaning up what is now fifty-one corrupt electoral systems in America. The Electoral College needs to be abolished by referendum.
@JohnWerner-te5zy Facts: the way Americans vote was decided BEFORE electricity was harnesed. I believe the way to being Americans back together is a New Constitutional Convention for the 21st century. 🕊️
Just listen to Dan on Shelagh's programme, laughing and claiming 'call me back when Trump wins with a landslide' and dismissing anyone who doesn't support Trump as having no agency and of being brainwashed by the media. Numbskull
Apparently there are over 500 million civilian owned firearms in the US. Only 6.06 are registered. Estimates show that 82,880,000 people own at least one firearm in 2023. Hoping, sanity prevails.
How historically bad he is shows how bad a campaign was run. The impact of running away from the base and demanding harm reduction votes on turnout is something Labour need to learn too.
It’s actually not that close, as you will see. And no the first, earliest results will not favor Trump. Because they come, as they always have, from East Coast states, which are Democratic.
@@therealking6202 Please elaborate on this? I would love to know what you mean by this, what's your age and occupation and where about do you live in the UK?
@@therealking6202 On further inspection don't bother replying, Playing Grand theft auto and posting videos on TH-cam just gave me the answer I needed. Foreign exchange trader at 23, my own mortgage at 21, its part of my job to understand what's going on.... Goodluck with everything though you're going to need it for the next 5 years
I notice Simon Marks totally disappeared from LBC between 2020-2023 and now is back to talk about Donald Trump again. He's even been back in London presenting. I don't think we'll know an answer for days as to who's won.
Recently moved back home to the USA from the UK. Just voted in Illinois. Disgusted to see they didn’t ask for ID, my name or even address! TRUMP 2024 🗳️🇺🇸
You had to register to vote, correct? Your registration has that information, correct? Your name and information exist on a voter roll which your vote will be compared to, correct?
My favourite moment of last Election, in Arizona Trump fans were shouting stop the count, in another state (Pennsylvania?) The same supporters were shouting count the vote :P
Uk need to learn when to shut up. You criticise USAs voting system 😂😂😂 look at yours! 4 million people voted reform they got 4 seats. 3.5 million voted lib dem. They got 12 seats. Sinn fein got 7 seats for 211 thousand votes. What a pathetic system
Well you got what you wanted james, a big fat landslide❤❤
The lesson is: "Every society should invest in free impartial and rational education and make sure no-one is left behind".
It’s a fact here in the UK that teachers invariably have a left wing bias.
@lestrem11 and yet we have right wing governments as normal.
@@lestrem11 facts have a left wing bias. If you want to operate in reality, you're left wing.
@@MadCatLady28says the crazy cat lady 😂
@@ricardosmythe2548 and what's wrong with that? At least I'm not pretending I can run a country when the only thing I can run is my fking mouth. 🤷♀️
Well don't worry James it's a landslide 😂😂😂
James O’Brien once again proving he’s not got his finger on the pulse
So thankfully not a close result in the US election, you must be thrilled.
Why did the UK vote for Brexit? Because they believed the people pushing it versus doing their own deeper analysis.
True. But the majority look to others to do the deep analysis. Not necessarily experts but people who SAY they've 'done the research'. Generally, people want simple answers to complex questions. That's why they go with anyone who gives a simple answer. This is why, during the lead up to the Referendum, instead of countering or proving a criticism wrong they just shouted "Project FEAR!" and walked away.
We were lied to by Farage
1 reason among many. Euroscepticism was a vestige of the left for years, and still is amongst the real left. The vote was close and there are many things that could've swung it either way.
For the same reasons then that exist now eight whole years later... just see the popularity of Reform as a real output of this. The British public is sick of being put to the back of the queue. And btw, with the state of Germany, France and the wider EU, do you really want to be part of that, footing the bill for them again?
You got your country out of an ever increasingly unaccountable super state. Being manipulated by large corporate interests 🤦 count yourselfs lucky....
The electoral college system is mad and needs changing.
Makes the word 'democracy' a mockery.
why?
@@nicholashanson9508 because effectively EC votes count for double. Hilary Clinton won the popular vote by 3million votes in 2016 but the electoral college got trump elected. Even if the positions were reversed it’s still deeply unfair. An incredibly archaic system which doesn’t belong in a modern day democracy
This from a Brit?
I think it's funny because the US developed most of its system from England. It's colonial tech. It's military. Etc.
The UK is a Democracy that's a Constitutional Monarchy with a King and no Constitution.
@@gulfrasta5844 The UK does have a constitution, but it isn't codified in a single document (which it should be, in my view).
Leading up to the 2020 election, the Republican Party pushed for a law in Pennsylvania making it law that mail in ballots could not be counted until after all in person votes were counted. The law passed. That’s why Trump was ahead at midnight and lost by morning…
The 2.5 hour pause in counts whilst they “found” the votes they needed to win.
@@alexbowman7582No you muppet, they counted. YOU'RE the problem with this country.
He's already won PA
@ not a big reader are you? Not surprised. Talking about 2020…
This aged well!
Love it just to shut his big mouth shut 😅😅
The delusion of the left is laid bare 😂😂😂😂
hahahahahahahahahahahahaha Are you Ok James ? Need some meds ? 😂
I couldn’t agree with this title more . Any outcome that isn’t a landslide is a crisis
The Electoral College is outdated. This circus will continue for years if America doesn't revert to using the popular vote.
One man/woman, one vote.....Period!!!!
I agree, but the US has always had the EC
The Electoral College was conceived of and adopted at the 1787 Constitutional Convention.
That wouldn’t be fair though, because the densely populated areas on the east and west coasts would completely swamp the votes from the lesser populated states.
The electoral collage system is based upon the number of voters in each state quite fairly. What makes it a con is the 2 party system as in the UK
@@ricardosmythe2548 you mean the UNI PARTY where you have an appearance of 2 parties, but in actuality both parties steal lie and cheat for the same group of oligarchs, deep state and special interests
America is the perfect example of a country that has based itself on the principles of greed, superficiality, and ignorance.
As an America I regret that your evaluation is spot on.
That’s how it’s managed to explore the solar system. 🤡
And its the most powerful country in the world so whats your point ?
And I struggle with a sanctimonious hack who lambasts the public schools but actually was a Public school boy himself. How hypocritical
Oh dear
Spare a thought for JOB today.
Differing opinions in politics is one thing.....left/right...small government/big government....but I can find nothing in common with anyone who thinks Trump is anything other than an utterly detestable human being who shouldn't be in charge of a barbecue let alone a country. The fact he's been allowed to get where he has is nothing but a total failure of the American political system.
You're entitled to your opinion but your opinion is not a fact. What makes you such an authority that you can stand in judgement of Trump? Many people think that Harris is detestable.
No to Fascism
No to Authoritarianism
No to Rapists
No to Criminals
No to Grifters & Swindlers
No to Trump
@@nickpereira4047but why do they think that?
@nickpereira4047 If you can't hold politicians in judgement then democracy is dead
Why attack his voters and not him?
This hasn't aged well,just like the presenter
American elections are an industry larger than some small countries GDP. Can you imagine how many poor people who could be brought out of poverty with the kind of money they are throwing away on their lengthy elections.
Electioneering is an industry in America. The Union is in a constant state of campaigning with elections for President, Congress, fifty State legislatures, public service roles, law enforcement, the judiciary, dog catchers and water board officials. The end result is that the world's pre-eminent democracy throws up the most unqualified and abysmal candidates for office because they are the ones who can secure the donors and funds to pay for this charade. Trump is an extreme example of this corruption of a democratic system but he is not alone.
The left in denial😂😂😂😂😂
Right poorly educated 😂
James, Simon marks is wrong. Harris has only talked about her policies. Von schitzenpants on the other hand, spews hate and threats.
"STOP THE COUNT!"
The most hilarious headloss in political history.
I think we need to discuss the size of James’ mug
Its the beard I think...
Very small hands
It's the years of self aggrandizing
Yeah he does look like he’s having a bit of a meltdown coz the democrats ain’t won
Feel quite sick 🤢
the win was too big to rig --
to paraphrase a Seinfeld episode... "It's real and it's spectacular"
The problem with US Electoral polling is that there are very few credible independent pollsters. Most of the polling that we have seen has been produced by either the Democrats or the Republicans and both parties have motivation to make it appear closer than it actually is. For the Democrats it’s to discourage complacency and for Trump it’s to provide a basis for his inevitable (false) claims of electoral fraud.
The guest forgets to mention the most significant news in the last 24 hours - the Iowa poll - which if correct indicates a Harris landslide.
I wish but she predicted an Al Gore victory too and he lost the state and subsequently the election. Hopefully she is right this time.
You mean the one that counts 3% for RFK Jr? Lol
If women turn out to vote in sufficient numbers Trump will lose, and may lose significantly, but if you think this election isn't close, you haven't been paying attention. Imagining that one encouraging poll equals a landslide is wishcasting. The conclusion does not follow from the premise.
@cobrakaier238
a republican Supreme Court stopped the vote count in Florida when Al Gore was projected to win. he didn't lose that state.
@@cobrakaier238 To be fair, Gore did win the election. I don't think her polling is bad. I think she is picking up a real feature of the electorate. Specifically the impact of women voters. Her poll does not indicate a landslide for Harris though, even if it is 100% accurate. It indicates a very likely win for Harris.
This is what I was thinking during this whole election..
This should be a landslide for Kamala
It should be in a common sense world but unfortunately I think the orange one will get in
Either ways, the aftermath looks to be incredibly violent and destructive to the U.S.
You don't understand the stupidity of the people here. My aunt, my guess is, voted for Trump. The nonsense she says I could tell she k ew nothing.
@@alantheinquirer7658 Should be fine if Trump gets in
😂😂😂😂@@jamesward9482
FARAGE 29 and it’ll be your fault
Regarding the money, it’s widely reported that Trump has not paid his bills. There was a state where he went to do a rally, and they wouldn’t let him leave the targa at the airport, because he hadn’t paid previous bills for venues, contributions to law enforcement for security and road blocks etc. there’s $100,000s owed.
It's up to the American s who they vote for not any other countries
I just voted this morning. So blessed to live in a blue state!
California?🤣
😂😂😂😂😂
How many times did you vote?
Bad luck on your choice losing
Name and vote noted
Imagine if this is another Bush vs Al Gore situation! Fkn US politics is just so dumb!
It's Harris vs Putin.
Imagine Gore behaved the way Trump behaved in 2020.
Racism and misogyny is stronger than happiness!
Quite (sadly) right.
Happiness is money in your pocket. Something Democrats and Labour simply DO NOT DELIVER!
@@renius78 we will see if it's shared equally... Plus you can take it with you to the other side. Keeping racism alive always wins a champaign, look BREXIT
Unfortunately politics is divisive. It always has been. People like you don’t help.
The biggest mug on the airwaves.
Nevada allows mail in votes on election day, which is today. They count all those mail in votes as long as they arrive in before 09 November, so Saturday. So this is why sometimes the US election results take time. Plus if the vote in each states or even counties within those states are close. An automatic recount is ordered.
How you feel Brien trump won
Invite trump to your show lol
Hahaha
The winner takes it all is a horrible principle if it comes to polling outcome predictions and also for democracy.
I live in a state where the Governor got a successful Voter Roll purge about 2 weeks after voting started. The US might be cooked.
James has an ego problem, never once wishes to dissect the other narrative or view or evidence, once he's made his mind up you cannot convince him otherwise
Last time we didnt know the full results until Saturday lol
Donald still doesn't know. Is what he says.
Cry me a river....Cry me a river...
48/52 in favour of Trump
My anxiety is through the roof, I voted absentee but in my state the presidential race is a foregone conclusion. Bunch of maga cultists. But I vote for our only dem house rep. It's sickening 😢
James "Pompous" O'Brien
*"Pompous".
I bet you're a maga
You can bet DJT will definitely announce victory AND launch legal challenges
It's great to hear from Simon Marks because he is so well informed. It's a shame it's usually about the mess America is in.
Simon Marks, LBC's Democrat Correspondent talking to a big mug drinking from a big mug.
Canada is worried about a Trump win cause he has threatens tariff on all imports. Michigan next door to me in Ontario Canada for the auto industry alone ships parts back and forth 7 times alone to build a car.
These people spent the last 4 years telling you Biden was as sharp as a tack
Well he was. His crime was... getting old.
Admittedly, I agree he ought to have jumped ship long before.
Biden, still being "president," is a joke. It goes to show that the elite are actually running the country
Why do you all say literally the same exact thing?!? "Sharp as a tack." Almost as if none of you know how to form your own thoughts. Talk about sheep....
@@therealking6202 uuugh ,,, they said it , if they didn't we wouldn't repeat it ,
@@monty1864 Because that's all you people do is parrot and repeat whatever you hear. No thought. Like children.
It was pretty close to a landslide, looked and sounded like one, but denial is what James resorts to when his side loses.
Trump 2024
In the 2020 election, 66.8% of the voting-age population voted-a record turnout! Of those registered, 94.3% showed up at the polls. These numbers show incredible engagement among registered voters, but to see even more growth in future elections, we need to reach the 30% of Americans who are eligible but not yet registered. Let's work together to break down barriers and empower every voice!
🕊
Compulsory voting, like in Australia, would solve that problem. An independent Federal Electoral Commission, again like in Australia, would also go a long way to cleaning up what is now fifty-one corrupt electoral systems in America. The Electoral College needs to be abolished by referendum.
@JohnWerner-te5zy
Facts: the way Americans vote was decided BEFORE electricity was harnesed.
I believe the way to being Americans back together is a New Constitutional Convention for the 21st century.
🕊️
Just listen to Dan on Shelagh's programme, laughing and claiming 'call me back when Trump wins with a landslide' and dismissing anyone who doesn't support Trump as having no agency and of being brainwashed by the media. Numbskull
Agree 💯
Apparently there are over 500 million civilian owned firearms in the US. Only 6.06 are registered. Estimates show that 82,880,000 people own at least one firearm in 2023. Hoping, sanity prevails.
I assume that all of the 82.88 million people you cite are members of "A well regulated Militia" as the text of the Second Amendment dictates.
What's with that ginormous coffee mug?
James O’Brien is so prescient. He has won. SMH at my dear American country
They're clearly trying to break the system.
We'll never know will we? 🤣
These people don’t actually know anything at all.
holy 10 billion and they have 335 million people
if every single person voted they've spent the best part of $30 per vote
$10 billion for context. With Elon Musk's fortune, that's the equivalent of someone with $250 spending a measly 10 bucks.
So you are normalising it again.
2.29 largest cup of tea I have ever seen
The social network consequences for politics and society, for the whole world.
Which ever candidate loses will find a reason that excludes themslves from blame. That is a guarantee.
How historically bad he is shows how bad a campaign was run. The impact of running away from the base and demanding harm reduction votes on turnout is something Labour need to learn too.
Is LBC going down and out with Kammala?
I can't believe anyone would vote for trump who can't have anything to do with charities in the State of New York
It’s actually not that close, as you will see. And no the first, earliest results will not favor Trump. Because they come, as they always have, from East Coast states, which are Democratic.
@@TrippenzoidThat's your problem. You think this is all just a big game.
So sad. The racism in the us is astounding
You show me someone who loses and I'll show you a loser
Boy am i ready for JoB's meltdown in case Trump wins
I’m likewise ready for Musk’s , Farage’s, Shapiro’s and all the other whacko’s if Harris wins
@jezcorrigan651 and don't forget coked-up Jr's insane unintelligible rants
Nothing says more about American division than that comment.
@@Tony-dk1bp Don't know which comment you are referring to, if it's mine, well I'm not American.
@@jezcorrigan651 We shall see mate.
😂😂😂😂😂😂 don’t cry James 🤣
Chaos from Trump!🗳️🗽💙🇺🇸🌎……🇨🇦🙏🏽
O bit it is 2016 all over again 😂😂😂😂 but bigger
Can't wait to see comrade James crying when Trump gets in
You really don't understand how the world works, do you?
@@therealking6202 Please elaborate on this? I would love to know what you mean by this, what's your age and occupation and where about do you live in the UK?
@@therealking6202 On further inspection don't bother replying, Playing Grand theft auto and posting videos on TH-cam just gave me the answer I needed. Foreign exchange trader at 23, my own mortgage at 21, its part of my job to understand what's going on.... Goodluck with everything though you're going to need it for the next 5 years
The Americans rejected extremism once in 2020 and they'll do it again!
His red face will be like cured gammon.
It's Taco Tuesday AND No NUT November---
both relate to a trump loss!
Be careful with your congratulatory handshakes, you might get blood on your hands!
. democrats did not except the 2016 result,, what are you on about
Accept
where can we get one of those big cups
Get in Trump ,he smashed it ,go get a box of tissues , you plank
10 billion, I just don't have the word's.....
cry hard-- you've worked for it
NOTHING
why dont you get a bigger mug?😴
I notice Simon Marks totally disappeared from LBC between 2020-2023 and now is back to talk about Donald Trump again. He's even been back in London presenting. I don't think we'll know an answer for days as to who's won.
He worked for south african broadcaster during that period
Do you need a better chair? It’s so distracting watching you wriggle about trying to get comfy
Why does he not pronounce her name correctly?
Because she is so utterly forgettable.
This is bad stale analysis. It's like three days out of date in terms of polling data.
What does Kamala stand for?
Corrupt process
Recently moved back home to the USA from the UK. Just voted in Illinois. Disgusted to see they didn’t ask for ID, my name or even address! TRUMP 2024 🗳️🇺🇸
You had to register to vote, correct?
Your registration has that information, correct?
Your name and information exist on a voter roll which your vote will be compared to, correct?
@ So, by your logic, anyone could have walked in there with my registration card and voted on my behalf. Do you think that’s okay?
@@gigimortonso you campaigned on this issue in 2016, right?
@@gigimortonsomeone could clone your id and vote on your behalf, you OK with that?
@@TinaBUTCHER-ph1ph that doesn’t mean factors for authentication shouldn’t be asked for. 🤷🏾♀️
It is a mad conversation because they don’t have the checks and balances on voter fraud like we do in the UK. This is why there is such a mess.
There is no widespread voter fraud.
And where were those checks and balances when Fartage and Co. cheated in the EU refendum?
The US doesn't need them.
Voter fraud is extremely rare in the US, even without those checks and balances.
My favourite moment of last Election, in Arizona Trump fans were shouting stop the count, in another state (Pennsylvania?) The same supporters were shouting count the vote :P
I'm a Trump fan and delight in the sheer look of panic and frustration on James O'Briens face.
Same 😎
Same lbc are pathetic left wing shills at this point
Imagine hating yourself that much 😂😂😂😂😂
And what do you stand to gain, after you're done being delighted?
He wont do anything
Uk need to learn when to shut up. You criticise USAs voting system 😂😂😂 look at yours! 4 million people voted reform they got 4 seats. 3.5 million voted lib dem. They got 12 seats. Sinn fein got 7 seats for 211 thousand votes. What a pathetic system
If there is a prolonged hiatus of power then it will depend on Biden to protect the legitimate process.. help.