Staff Reports
Democrats in Pennsylvania appear to be on the brink of a panic attack as recent data reveals a staggering drop in mail-in ballot requests. The decline in enthusiasm for mail-in voting may cast a shadow over Kamala Harris’s campaign, as Democrats find themselves down by an alarming 303,016 requests compared to the last election. In stark contrast, the Republican Party has only seen a dip of 55,033 requests. Perhaps the Democrats should consider a new strategy, like rallying their base rather than relying on last-minute mail-outs.
The timing couldn’t be more crucial for former President Donald Trump, who is set to make a splashy return to the campaign trail in Flint, Michigan. This comes right on the heels of a rather eyebrow-raising assassination attempt at his golf club in West Palm Beach. It seems the odds of Trump’s resurgence in Pennsylvania may be rising faster than a freshly baked pie in a patriotic American oven. After all, he lost the state by a thin margin of just 80,000 votes in 2020, and if these new mail-in numbers are any indication, he just might claim those electoral votes back.
📢 PENNSYLVANIA DATA DROP ‼️
Mail-in ballot requests R vs D
2020 (50 days out)
GOP: 376,956
Dem: 1,101,9622024 (50 days out)
GOP: 321,077
Dem: 798,946KAMALA IS DOWN 303,016 requests compared to 2020.
Dems are shaking in their crocs!!!
— Cliff Maloney (@Maloney) September 17, 2024
The numbers tell the story better than any exaggeration could. Back in 2020, Democrats had a total of 1,101,962 mail-in ballot requests, compared to a mere 798,946 in 2024 so far. Republicans, however, showed more resilience with 321,077 requests this year, down from 376,956 in 2020. For anyone wondering about the political pulse in Pennsylvania, this looks like a clear indication that Trump’s campaign is gaining momentum while the Democrats find themselves on the ropes. A GOP figure has even suggested that this decline in mail-in requests might be “suicidal for Kamala,” a sentiment many conservative voters likely connect with based on recent events.
Both the Trump and Harris campaigns are racing to pour resources into Pennsylvania, a crucial battleground state where every vote will count. Teams are being built, funds are flowing, and advertisements are saturating airwaves as both sides battle for every last voter. The air is thick with anticipation as strategies unfold, and many observers can’t help but wonder if Harris’s team is feeling the pressure more than they care to admit.
Pennsylvania has always had a reputation as a swing state, carrying significant weight during presidential elections. In 2016, Trump secured a vital victory by a slim margin over Hillary Clinton, rattling the Democratic establishment. However, fate turned in 2020 when Joe Biden flipped the state blue, winning by around 80,000 votes. Now, the question is whether Trump can reclaim his ground, particularly after surviving an attempt on his life. With voters in the state feeling the sting of inflation and crime, coupled with Trump’s unwavering focus on law and order, his appeal is fundamentally aligned with the concerns of many Pennsylvania residents. As Election Day creeps closer, Harris and her party may want to brace themselves; the variables are not working in their favor.
