CNN Analyst Points To Weak Early Voting For Democrats In Key States

Democrats are facing early voting shortfalls in critical battleground states, according to CNN analyst Marc Lotter, who served as Trump’s communications director in 2020. Lotter recently analyzed early voting numbers and noted that the current figures look concerning for Democrats in regions that have traditionally supported the party.

“The math doesn’t work,” Lotter explained, highlighting that Democrats are lagging behind in important areas. He pointed out that Democrats are currently down by 1.7 million early votes in urban battleground regions—areas they typically depend on for strong support. This shortfall suggests potential difficulties for the party in securing these states.

Another concerning trend for Democrats is the drop in early voting among women, a core group in many Democratic victories. Lotter observed that Democrats are “down 1.4 million votes in the battleground states among women voters,” which may signal enthusiasm issues within this critical demographic.

While Democrats are struggling to keep up, rural voters—a demographic that heavily favors Republicans—have exceeded expectations in early voting turnout. Lotter noted that rural voters have “overperformed early by 300,000.” This rural turnout could shift momentum toward Republicans in close races across battleground states.

Lotter explained the significance of these numbers, saying that “Democrats have to win their races early; Republicans generally win them on Election Day.” This statement reflects how Democrats often rely on building an early lead, while Republicans tend to perform better on Election Day itself.

If Republicans can sustain this momentum and turn out strongly, President Donald Trump may be poised to secure key states and reverse the effects of the Biden administration’s policies. A high Republican turnout could ultimately lead to a decisive outcome in favor of the GOP.

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