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☆ A history professor who accurately predicted 9 of the last 11 elections said he got death threats after getting his 2024 race bet wrong
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Lichtman, who has accurately predicted nine elections to date, called a Harris win in September. He said he's received death threats and that there were two break-in attempts on his home. AdvertisementAllan Lichtman, the history professor who correctly predicted nine of the last 11 presidential elections, said he's received death threats after wrongly predicting 2024's results. Lichtman predicted a win for Vice President Kamala Harris over her opponent, former President Donald Trump, in September. "We've faced death threats, doxxing, swatting and intimidation at our doorstep.

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☆ Historian: Nothing in the U.S. presidential debate will shake my prediction of a Harris win
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailHistorian: Nothing in the U.S. presidential debate will shake my prediction of a Harris winAllan Lichtman, presidential historian and distinguished professor of history at the American University, discusses the presidential debate between Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Republican nominee Donald Trump.

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☆ Harris will beat Trump, says election prediction legend Allan Lichtman
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-05 | by ( Kevin Breuninger | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Vice President Kamala Harris, left, at the White House, Washington, July 22, 2024, and former President Donald Trump in Bedminster, New Jersey, Aug. 15, 2024. TRUE Policy change: The incumbent administration effects major changes in national policy. TRUE Incumbent charisma: The incumbent-party candidate is charismatic or a national hero. Foreign/military success: The incumbent administration achieves a major success in foreign or military affairs. Lichtman was one of the few political analysts to accurately predict ahead of the 2016 election that Trump would defeat then-Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.

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☆ Kamala Harris would be in a strong position to win upcoming election, historian says
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailKamala Harris would be in a strong position to win upcoming election, historian saysAllan Lichtman, presidential historian and distinguished professor of history at the American University, discusses the implications of U.S. President Joe Biden's decision to withdraw from the U.S. election race.

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☆ Trump faces a tighter race with Kamala Harris set to replace Biden, experts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( Dylan Butts | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The Democrats had been headed for a "landslide defeat" in November, but now, they stand a chance, said Ian Bremmer, President and Founder of Eurasia Group. "They've turned [this race] around, and President Biden has given the Democrats a fighting chance," he told CNBC's "Squawk Box Asia" on Monday. How Harris helps DemocratsAccording to experts that spoke to CNBC, Harris comes with a number of advantages in comparison to her former running mate. A recent poll showed that some 85% of the population believed Biden was too old to serve another four years. However, according to Myers, the race has been thrown into "complete disarray" with Harris set to give Trump a "real run for his money."

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☆ Kamala Harris needs to win over her doubters and detractors, analysts say — and soon
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( Holly Ellyatt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a political event at the Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Experience in Portage, Michigan, on July 17, 2024. Jeff Kowalsky | AFP | Getty ImagesThe pressure is on Vice President Kamala Harris to turn around her political fortunes and win the Democratic Party's nomination, analysts say, after U.S. President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race. "I'm not saying it's going to be easy for Kamala Harris ... but I do think we have to give her the opportunity to be the candidate," he noted. "The vice presidential role, by its very definition, is very much behind the scenes, playing second fiddle to the president. The "Biden for President" campaign committee has officially been renamed the "Harris for President" committee, affording Harris the use of Biden team's infrastructure, staff and its $98 million in cash reserves.

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☆ Kamala Harris won't save Democrats if she takes over for Biden, warns historian who correctly predicted 9 of the last 10 elections
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

President Joe Biden has recently faced calls to move aside for another Democratic nominee. Prof. Allan Lichtman, who predicted 9 out of 10 elections since 1984, says it could be a bad idea. Biden checks off more of the 13 key questions than Kamala Harris, Lichtman told WSJ. AdvertisementA professor and historian who successfully predicted the last 9 out of 10 elections since 1984 believes President Joe Biden is still the safest bet for Democrats. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ CNN Biden-Trump debate: Democrats are 'overreacting,' professor says
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailCNN Biden-Trump debate: Democrats are 'overreacting,' professor saysFrank Lavin, CEO at Export Now, and Allan Lichtman, professor at the American University, discuss the presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump.

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☆ Robert Hur's report on Biden's memory is a 'disgrace,' professor says
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-09 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailRobert Hur's report on Biden's memory is a 'disgrace,' professor saysAllan Lichtman, distinguished professor of history at the American University, says the special counsel report was a personal attack on President Joe Biden.

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☆ Biden's reelection bid gives Democrats their best chance to win, professor says
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-26 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBiden's reelection bid gives Democrats their best chance to win, professor saysAllan Lichtman of American University says "there is no Republican with the broad appeal of a Ronald Reagan" running for president in 2024.

☆ Charges against Trump unlikely to keep him from being nominated by Republican Party: Professor
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-31 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailCharges against Trump unlikely to keep him from being nominated by Republican Party: ProfessorAllan Lichtman of the American University says that's because "many rank-and-file Republicans buy into this phony narrative" but adds that it'll likely be an "anvil around his neck" when it comes to the general election — if he gets that far.

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