With the Iowa caucus bringing the November US elections into scope for global investors, the January edition of the Mark-Up examines the potential election outcomes and what they will mean for global FX.
Biden leads by double digits as coronavirus takes a toll on the president, Po...Dr Matt Boente MD
President Trump faces a significant challenge in his bid to win reelection in November, with former vice president Joe Biden holding a double-digit lead nationally and the president’s approval ratings crumbling amid a spreading coronavirus pandemic and a weakened economy, according to a Washington Post-ABC News poll.
This document provides an election night viewing guide, outlining key states and races to watch as polls close between 6-7PM and 7PM Eastern time. It recommends ignoring early exit poll leaks and turnout reports, as initial exit polls are often inaccurate and long lines do not necessarily indicate high turnout. As Virginia polls close at 7PM, the author notes several counties to watch that could provide early clues about the outcome there and in other competitive states.
In anticipation of the second Democratic primary debates, we’ve put together a brief Election 2020 snapshot outlining where things stand heading into the debates and what to watch for during the two-night event.
The document discusses the potential policy outlook and market implications following the 2016 US elections. It summarizes that the presidential election and Senate control are too close to call, but Republicans will likely maintain House control. Regardless of election outcomes, tax and trade reform are likely in 2017 due to pressure from central banks. A negotiated bipartisan deal on tax cuts and infrastructure spending could boost GDP growth.
5 Things You Need to Know About the Coming Trump vs. Clinton ShowdownAtif Fareed
What to expect if The Donald doesn’t change course, and what to expect if he does.
Read more: http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2016/05/2016-donald-trump-hillary-clinton-election-things-you-should-know-213875#ixzz48Ld19944
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This document analyzes the results of the 2016 US presidential election and identifies key factors that impacted the outcome. It summarizes that:
1. There was significant anger and frustration with the status quo that drove voters to take risks for change, and Democrats lost ground with the working class.
2. Demographics are not destiny, as turnout changed in ways that hurt Democrats, such as increased rural and white voter turnout.
3. Lack of an economic message and vision hurt Democrats, and having a populist economic message combined with reform can win.
4. Perceptions of race, immigration, and gender roles strongly correlated with votes for Trump.
Biden leads by double digits as coronavirus takes a toll on the president, Po...Dr Matt Boente MD
President Trump faces a significant challenge in his bid to win reelection in November, with former vice president Joe Biden holding a double-digit lead nationally and the president’s approval ratings crumbling amid a spreading coronavirus pandemic and a weakened economy, according to a Washington Post-ABC News poll.
This document provides an election night viewing guide, outlining key states and races to watch as polls close between 6-7PM and 7PM Eastern time. It recommends ignoring early exit poll leaks and turnout reports, as initial exit polls are often inaccurate and long lines do not necessarily indicate high turnout. As Virginia polls close at 7PM, the author notes several counties to watch that could provide early clues about the outcome there and in other competitive states.
In anticipation of the second Democratic primary debates, we’ve put together a brief Election 2020 snapshot outlining where things stand heading into the debates and what to watch for during the two-night event.
The document discusses the potential policy outlook and market implications following the 2016 US elections. It summarizes that the presidential election and Senate control are too close to call, but Republicans will likely maintain House control. Regardless of election outcomes, tax and trade reform are likely in 2017 due to pressure from central banks. A negotiated bipartisan deal on tax cuts and infrastructure spending could boost GDP growth.
5 Things You Need to Know About the Coming Trump vs. Clinton ShowdownAtif Fareed
What to expect if The Donald doesn’t change course, and what to expect if he does.
Read more: http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2016/05/2016-donald-trump-hillary-clinton-election-things-you-should-know-213875#ixzz48Ld19944
Follow us: @politico on Twitter | Politico on Facebook
This document analyzes the results of the 2016 US presidential election and identifies key factors that impacted the outcome. It summarizes that:
1. There was significant anger and frustration with the status quo that drove voters to take risks for change, and Democrats lost ground with the working class.
2. Demographics are not destiny, as turnout changed in ways that hurt Democrats, such as increased rural and white voter turnout.
3. Lack of an economic message and vision hurt Democrats, and having a populist economic message combined with reform can win.
4. Perceptions of race, immigration, and gender roles strongly correlated with votes for Trump.
Our two main political parties are at a crossroads. Can a consumer marketing lens reveal a way forward?
By Stacy Baas and Samantha Cabaluna
Full text of the report available at https://www.baasstrategy.com/blog/making-sense-of-the-moment-b4tsw
Public Opinion Landscape – Election 2016 – Iowa CaucusesSarah Bonn
The document provides an overview of polling data and analysis related to the 2016 Iowa caucuses for both Republicans and Democrats. For Republicans, polls show Donald Trump and Ted Cruz leading ahead of the caucuses, with Marco Rubio gaining momentum. For Democrats, Hillary Clinton maintains a narrow lead over Bernie Sanders that has been shrinking in recent weeks. Factors like voter turnout, undecided voters, and momentum shifts could impact the final results.
The 2016 presidential election is already being billed as the most expensive in history, but the value of its impact on U.S. companies and multinationals operating in the U.S. could be much greater. From the fate of corporate inversions to the future of energy and climate change regulations, never before has so much ridden on the outcome of a single vote.
For more information contact:
David Sutphen: www.brunswickgroup.com/people/directory/david-sutphen/
Or our Washington, DC office: www.brunswickgroup.com/contact-us/washington-dc/
Public Opinion Landscape: Election 2016 - Iowa CaucusesGloverParkGroup
The document provides information on the Iowa caucuses from several recent polls and surveys. For Republicans, Donald Trump and Ted Cruz are leading in Iowa according to prediction markets and polls, though Marco Rubio is gaining momentum. For Democrats, Hillary Clinton maintains a narrow lead over Bernie Sanders in Iowa, though Sanders' support has been growing. The outcomes in Iowa could depend on factors like voter turnout and any last-minute shifts in support.
Haley’s support for current administration despite past criticism reflects po...HENRY TOM
Following a cordial photo opportunity in front of the fireplace in the Oval Office, she departed from that position in 2018 to prevent any potential damage to her reputation caused by her association with Trump’s tumultuous administration. As the year 2024 approached, Haley initially declared that she would not seek the presidency to avoid running against her former employer but ultimately changed course, much to Trump’s lasting displeasure.
Prior to being defeated in her state’s primary by Trump earlier this year, Haley criticized Republicans who supported Trump while expressing private concerns about him. In addressing the dynamics of politics, she highlighted the significant influence of group mentality, noting that many Republican officials had succumbed to it. Despite outwardly expressing support for Trump, these politicians harbored deep reservations about him and acknowledged the detrimental impact he was having and would likely continue to have on their party. However, fear of backlash prevented them from voicing these concerns openly. Haley has publicly declared her support for Trump, recognizing that aligning with the party’s presumptive nominee is essential for her political future within a party where he holds significant influence. Seeking a trajectory akin to that of Liz Cheney, a once-prominent GOP figure from Wyoming, who now serves as a cautionary tale for conservative foreign policy advocates who choose to uphold their concerns about Trump’s threat to democratic principles.
All indications suggest that Haley is considering a potential presidential run following Trump’s departure from the political arena. Therefore, distancing herself from him at this moment would not yield any immediate personal political advantages, other than taking a principled stand. Although history may later regard her decision as an act of selflessness, it is probable that achieving significant political influence would become increasingly challenging.
Haley’s decision is likely to solidify the perception that she consistently aligns herself with political strategies that serve her personal ambitions. However, should Biden emerge victorious in the upcoming election, she will have the ability to claim foresight in predicting Trump’s defeat. Conversely, if Trump secures a second term and it proves to be tumultuous, her prior predictions of turmoil will bolster her credibility. This positioning could potentially pave the way for her to advocate for a return to the Republican Party’s pre-Trump stances on matters such as foreign policy and the economy, which closely correspond to her own convictions. Despite speculations in 2024 that she was vying for leadership within a party lacking a distinct identity, Haley may ultimately aim to steer the GOP towards ideologies that resonate more closely with her own beliefs.Recently, the ex-Governor of South Carolina stated that Donald Trump lacked the necessary qualities to be re-elected as President. The former gover
The document provides an overview of the political landscape heading into the 2020 Iowa caucuses. It discusses declining trust in institutions, a polarized electorate, and key issues like health care and the economy. President Trump's approval ratings have rebounded and the impeachment question remains divided. The economy is performing well but trade wars have impacted some sectors. The Democratic primary field has narrowed to 11 candidates with Biden maintaining his lead nationally though Sanders' support is rising. The general election is expected to be close again with key swing states deciding the outcome.
The document provides an overview of the political landscape heading into the 2020 Iowa caucuses. It discusses the polarized state of the country and declining trust in institutions. President Trump's approval ratings have rebounded and the impeachment question remains divided. The economy remains stable though trade wars have impacted some sectors. The presidential and Democratic primary races are very close in early polling. The outcome of the 2020 election will have significant implications for policy and the courts.
Christopher Pauli-Garcia predicts that Hillary Clinton will win Florida in the 2016 presidential election with 50.5% of the vote compared to Donald Trump's 49.5%. This prediction is based on recent polls showing Clinton ahead in Florida, the historically tight margins in past Florida elections, and Clinton's strong support from Hispanic and African-American voters. Clinton has also spent more on campaigning in Florida and has more field offices in the state than Trump.
This document summarizes the results of the 2012 Massachusetts Senate election between Elizabeth Warren and Scott Brown. It finds that Warren's victory further weakened the already small Republican Party in the state and solidified its status as a one-party dominated state. It analyzes demographic data from the election, finding that Brown underperformed compared to 2010 among key groups like women, younger voters, union members, and those without a college degree. This suggests that for Republicans to be competitive in future Massachusetts elections, they will need to broaden their appeal beyond their current base.
This document discusses the 2018 US midterm elections. It begins by noting that historically the president's party typically loses seats in midterm elections. It then examines factors that could influence the 2018 midterms, such as President Trump's low approval ratings, Democrats' chances of gaining control of the House and Senate, and potential impacts on markets. It concludes by arguing the likely outcome is Democrats gaining the House while Republicans retain the Senate, but notes a Democratic sweep could trigger efforts to impeach President Trump that would increase market volatility.
Four local observers provide predictions for the 2016 US presidential election:
1) Stan Harper predicts Hillary Clinton will be the Democratic nominee and face Chris Christie as the Republican nominee, with Christie winning in a close race. However, he is interested to see how Rand Paul campaigns and messages to voters.
2) Tracy Leach also predicts Clinton as the Democratic nominee but believes Rand Paul could prevail as the Republican nominee by appealing across party lines.
3) Gene Tackett thinks Clinton will be the Democratic nominee because the tea party has marginalized Republicans' ability to win nationally.
4) Jeremy Adams argues that changing demographics and the electoral college math favor Democrats, predicting nominations of Clinton and Chris Christie but
This document provides an outline of key concepts related to US presidential elections, including primaries, caucuses, and campaign financing. It discusses the multi-stage process of electing the president from pre-primaries over a year before elections to the electoral college vote and inauguration. Notably, it outlines how the pre-primary period has increased in importance, with front-runners often being determined over a year before the actual primaries begin.
This document summarizes Eurasia Group's top geopolitical risks for 2020. It identifies three main risks:
1. Rigged US elections could undermine the legitimacy of the results and plunge the US into political uncertainty and instability as the outcome is contested. This could weaken US leadership globally.
2. The decoupling of technology between the US and China is fragmenting the global economy and challenging globalization.
3. Deteriorating economic and geopolitical trends, like trade conflicts and lack of global cooperation, are increasing the likelihood of a global crisis in 2020. The combination of these negative trends has not been seen in generations.
The American Presidency Project contains the most comprehensive collection of resources ... Presidential Elections Data: ... click the slide share on election year for detail .
The Rockefeller Center at Dartmouth College conducted a poll of 403 New Hampshire registered voters between April 2-5, 2012 regarding political issues, the economy, and social policies. Key findings included:
- Voters were less pessimistic about the national and state economies than in 2011.
- In a hypothetical presidential matchup, Mitt Romney led Barack Obama by a slim margin of 43.9% to 42.4%.
- "Building a strong economy" was viewed as the most important issue for the state government.
- Voters were split on expanded gambling and college student voting eligibility. They supported same-sex marriage and cell phone bans while driving but opposed guns on college campuses and employer contraceptive coverage refus
The survey of 503 Indiana voters found Donald Trump leading Hillary Clinton by 14 points for president. However, the generic ballot for governor was split, with Republicans up only 2 points. Hypothetical matchups showed all 3 potential Republican candidates for governor trailing the Democratic nominee. However, when voters were provided information about Susan Brooks' accomplishments and bipartisan approach, her support increased by 7 points and she took the lead over the Democrat. The survey concluded that Susan Brooks was uniquely suited to lead Indiana Republicans to victory in November.
The Monmouth University Poll finds that the presidential race in Indiana has tightened significantly since August, with Trump now leading Clinton by only 4 points compared to an 11-point lead previously. Pence's approval rating as governor has also dropped. In the Senate race, Evan Bayh maintains a 6-point lead over Todd Young despite attacks against him. The governor's race has seen the most movement, with Democrat John Gregg now leading by 12 points after being virtually tied in August.
The summary analyzes the key points from the document, which previews the first Republican presidential primary debate of the 2024 election cycle.
1) Former President Donald Trump will not attend the debate and will instead conduct a counter-programming interview with Tucker Carlson, continuing his narrative as an outsider despite being a former president.
2) The debate will likely avoid directly attacking Trump due to his popularity among GOP voters, instead focusing on issues like the economy and culture wars.
3) The debate location in Wisconsin emphasizes the importance of winning Midwestern swing states, though hardline positions may not appeal to general election voters.
4) No candidate has emerged from Trump's shadow, and this debate may
On Election Day of 2014, Republicans won a big victory. And it really was a “Wave” victory, bigger than 2010 in a lot of important ways despite the fact that you'd never know it listening to the mainstream media.
Just because it was more or less expected doesn't make it less of a major thrashing than 2010 was.
One of the reasons it was so big and so important is that the GOP didn't win the same way everywhere. In 2010 the pattern was pretty consistent across the country.
In 2014 Republicans again won big, but it's a little more complicated how. And that's important as we look toward 2016 and beyond.
Obama thinks the election wasn't about him. Some political scientists are already trying to make hand-waving arguments that Republicans didn't win groups that exit polls show they won.
So, what should Republicans take from the 2014 Election? Here are five important lessons:
1) Obama's policies were on the ballot, as he said. But to dismiss 2014 as only about Obama is both to diminish the massive size of the Republican victory and to miss the important lessons of the election. This was a complete rejection of Democrats and liberal policies.
2) The return of working class whites (aka, Reagan Democrats, Angry White Males, Tea Party Voters) to the polls proves that 2010 was not a fluke and teaches Republicans an important lesson for 2016:
The GOP must have a nominee, and candidates up and down the ballot, who can connect with this populist voting block.
3) Despite their vaunted turnout technology, Democrats didn't fully get the Obama coalition to the polls. This raises real questions about the replicability of African American turnout without Obama at the top of the ticket.
Where Democrats did get other parts of their coalition out, the messaging required likely cost them more votes elsewhere than it earned them in turnout (e.g., Udall in Colorado).
4) The GOP has messages and candidates who can win in a diverse array of states. The message of a David Perdue in Georgia, a Greg Abbott in Texas, and a Larry Hogan in Maryland shared some basic similarities. But they were also each somewhat unique to the candidate and situation.
5) Outside of African Americans (persuading whom is going to be the work of many campaigns) 2014 proved that Republicans can win Asians nationally and can come very close to splitting Hispanics in a race with the right message and campaign.
The myth of Republicans as the white party is just that: a myth. Toward that point, the GOP must continue a robust campaign toward all demographic groups.
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State: Florida
Electoral Votes: 29
Issues: “Florida has a large, diverse and transient population..” (Farrington) Florida contains a large Hispanic population which normally votes Democratic. The state of Florida is also home to a lot of retirees which are usually split between Democrats and Republicans. The retirees are going to focus on pensions, healthcare and state funded aid, while Hispanics want to focus on healthcare and immigration laws.
Key Groups: Retirees and non-Hispanic Whites
Voting History: (270towin.com)
2012- Democratic
2008- Democratic
2004- Republican
2000- Republican
1996- Democratic
Demographic Breakdown:
White- 75%
African American- 16%
Hispanic- 6.5%
“Based on the 2010 Census, Hispanics represent about 22.5% of Florida’s population.” (edr.state.fl.us)
In order to win the state of Florida I would put a lot of focus into immigration laws and helping the minorities get out of poverty. “Florida’s minority percentage of the population is 42.1%.” (edr.state.fl.us) I would put a lot of focus on Social Security and Healthcare (Obamacare) because I know money and healthcare are two of the biggest concerns for retirees. “17.6% of Florida’s population is aged 65 and over.” (infoplease.com) 17.6% is a lot of people to have with the same mind set and the same way of thinking, so you need to appease them.
State: Virginia
Electoral Votes: 13
Issues: The main issue that Virginia faces is unemployment. Virginia’s unemployment rate currently sits at 4.8%. (bls.gov) One of the major employers for the state of Virginia is the defense industry, which makes federal money very important to the state’s economic performance. (Hartfield)
Key Groups: Minority groups and Young College Graduates
Voting History
2012- Democratic
2008- Democratic
2004- Republican
2000- Republican
1996- Democratic
Demographic Breakdown:
White- 71.3%
Black- 19.8%
Asian- 5.8%
Hispanic- 8.2%
In order to win the state of Virginia I would have to focus on creating jobs and getting federal funding to support defense jobs. I would also focus on higher education and student loan debt due to the large population of young college graduates.
“A swing state in American Politics is one that has a high probability of tipping the balance presidential elections in favor of one candidate.” (Murse) Swing states are states in which the voters will alternatively switch between supporting Democrats and Republicans during Presidential elections. Swing States are important during Presidential elections because the political parties have no idea which way the states vote is going to “swing.” LOL “There were more blue states than red states in the U.S. in 2012 by a margin of 20 to 12. (Saad) I think that the swing states will be the closest races during the next presidential election. The only thing that the candidates can do in order to win these states over is focus on the Demographics and appease to their needs. I think that candidates will focus more strongly on swing states .
OJP data from firms like Vicinity Jobs have emerged as a complement to traditional sources of labour demand data, such as the Job Vacancy and Wages Survey (JVWS). Ibrahim Abuallail, PhD Candidate, University of Ottawa, presented research relating to bias in OJPs and a proposed approach to effectively adjust OJP data to complement existing official data (such as from the JVWS) and improve the measurement of labour demand.
Our two main political parties are at a crossroads. Can a consumer marketing lens reveal a way forward?
By Stacy Baas and Samantha Cabaluna
Full text of the report available at https://www.baasstrategy.com/blog/making-sense-of-the-moment-b4tsw
Public Opinion Landscape – Election 2016 – Iowa CaucusesSarah Bonn
The document provides an overview of polling data and analysis related to the 2016 Iowa caucuses for both Republicans and Democrats. For Republicans, polls show Donald Trump and Ted Cruz leading ahead of the caucuses, with Marco Rubio gaining momentum. For Democrats, Hillary Clinton maintains a narrow lead over Bernie Sanders that has been shrinking in recent weeks. Factors like voter turnout, undecided voters, and momentum shifts could impact the final results.
The 2016 presidential election is already being billed as the most expensive in history, but the value of its impact on U.S. companies and multinationals operating in the U.S. could be much greater. From the fate of corporate inversions to the future of energy and climate change regulations, never before has so much ridden on the outcome of a single vote.
For more information contact:
David Sutphen: www.brunswickgroup.com/people/directory/david-sutphen/
Or our Washington, DC office: www.brunswickgroup.com/contact-us/washington-dc/
Public Opinion Landscape: Election 2016 - Iowa CaucusesGloverParkGroup
The document provides information on the Iowa caucuses from several recent polls and surveys. For Republicans, Donald Trump and Ted Cruz are leading in Iowa according to prediction markets and polls, though Marco Rubio is gaining momentum. For Democrats, Hillary Clinton maintains a narrow lead over Bernie Sanders in Iowa, though Sanders' support has been growing. The outcomes in Iowa could depend on factors like voter turnout and any last-minute shifts in support.
Haley’s support for current administration despite past criticism reflects po...HENRY TOM
Following a cordial photo opportunity in front of the fireplace in the Oval Office, she departed from that position in 2018 to prevent any potential damage to her reputation caused by her association with Trump’s tumultuous administration. As the year 2024 approached, Haley initially declared that she would not seek the presidency to avoid running against her former employer but ultimately changed course, much to Trump’s lasting displeasure.
Prior to being defeated in her state’s primary by Trump earlier this year, Haley criticized Republicans who supported Trump while expressing private concerns about him. In addressing the dynamics of politics, she highlighted the significant influence of group mentality, noting that many Republican officials had succumbed to it. Despite outwardly expressing support for Trump, these politicians harbored deep reservations about him and acknowledged the detrimental impact he was having and would likely continue to have on their party. However, fear of backlash prevented them from voicing these concerns openly. Haley has publicly declared her support for Trump, recognizing that aligning with the party’s presumptive nominee is essential for her political future within a party where he holds significant influence. Seeking a trajectory akin to that of Liz Cheney, a once-prominent GOP figure from Wyoming, who now serves as a cautionary tale for conservative foreign policy advocates who choose to uphold their concerns about Trump’s threat to democratic principles.
All indications suggest that Haley is considering a potential presidential run following Trump’s departure from the political arena. Therefore, distancing herself from him at this moment would not yield any immediate personal political advantages, other than taking a principled stand. Although history may later regard her decision as an act of selflessness, it is probable that achieving significant political influence would become increasingly challenging.
Haley’s decision is likely to solidify the perception that she consistently aligns herself with political strategies that serve her personal ambitions. However, should Biden emerge victorious in the upcoming election, she will have the ability to claim foresight in predicting Trump’s defeat. Conversely, if Trump secures a second term and it proves to be tumultuous, her prior predictions of turmoil will bolster her credibility. This positioning could potentially pave the way for her to advocate for a return to the Republican Party’s pre-Trump stances on matters such as foreign policy and the economy, which closely correspond to her own convictions. Despite speculations in 2024 that she was vying for leadership within a party lacking a distinct identity, Haley may ultimately aim to steer the GOP towards ideologies that resonate more closely with her own beliefs.Recently, the ex-Governor of South Carolina stated that Donald Trump lacked the necessary qualities to be re-elected as President. The former gover
The document provides an overview of the political landscape heading into the 2020 Iowa caucuses. It discusses declining trust in institutions, a polarized electorate, and key issues like health care and the economy. President Trump's approval ratings have rebounded and the impeachment question remains divided. The economy is performing well but trade wars have impacted some sectors. The Democratic primary field has narrowed to 11 candidates with Biden maintaining his lead nationally though Sanders' support is rising. The general election is expected to be close again with key swing states deciding the outcome.
The document provides an overview of the political landscape heading into the 2020 Iowa caucuses. It discusses the polarized state of the country and declining trust in institutions. President Trump's approval ratings have rebounded and the impeachment question remains divided. The economy remains stable though trade wars have impacted some sectors. The presidential and Democratic primary races are very close in early polling. The outcome of the 2020 election will have significant implications for policy and the courts.
Christopher Pauli-Garcia predicts that Hillary Clinton will win Florida in the 2016 presidential election with 50.5% of the vote compared to Donald Trump's 49.5%. This prediction is based on recent polls showing Clinton ahead in Florida, the historically tight margins in past Florida elections, and Clinton's strong support from Hispanic and African-American voters. Clinton has also spent more on campaigning in Florida and has more field offices in the state than Trump.
This document summarizes the results of the 2012 Massachusetts Senate election between Elizabeth Warren and Scott Brown. It finds that Warren's victory further weakened the already small Republican Party in the state and solidified its status as a one-party dominated state. It analyzes demographic data from the election, finding that Brown underperformed compared to 2010 among key groups like women, younger voters, union members, and those without a college degree. This suggests that for Republicans to be competitive in future Massachusetts elections, they will need to broaden their appeal beyond their current base.
This document discusses the 2018 US midterm elections. It begins by noting that historically the president's party typically loses seats in midterm elections. It then examines factors that could influence the 2018 midterms, such as President Trump's low approval ratings, Democrats' chances of gaining control of the House and Senate, and potential impacts on markets. It concludes by arguing the likely outcome is Democrats gaining the House while Republicans retain the Senate, but notes a Democratic sweep could trigger efforts to impeach President Trump that would increase market volatility.
Four local observers provide predictions for the 2016 US presidential election:
1) Stan Harper predicts Hillary Clinton will be the Democratic nominee and face Chris Christie as the Republican nominee, with Christie winning in a close race. However, he is interested to see how Rand Paul campaigns and messages to voters.
2) Tracy Leach also predicts Clinton as the Democratic nominee but believes Rand Paul could prevail as the Republican nominee by appealing across party lines.
3) Gene Tackett thinks Clinton will be the Democratic nominee because the tea party has marginalized Republicans' ability to win nationally.
4) Jeremy Adams argues that changing demographics and the electoral college math favor Democrats, predicting nominations of Clinton and Chris Christie but
This document provides an outline of key concepts related to US presidential elections, including primaries, caucuses, and campaign financing. It discusses the multi-stage process of electing the president from pre-primaries over a year before elections to the electoral college vote and inauguration. Notably, it outlines how the pre-primary period has increased in importance, with front-runners often being determined over a year before the actual primaries begin.
This document summarizes Eurasia Group's top geopolitical risks for 2020. It identifies three main risks:
1. Rigged US elections could undermine the legitimacy of the results and plunge the US into political uncertainty and instability as the outcome is contested. This could weaken US leadership globally.
2. The decoupling of technology between the US and China is fragmenting the global economy and challenging globalization.
3. Deteriorating economic and geopolitical trends, like trade conflicts and lack of global cooperation, are increasing the likelihood of a global crisis in 2020. The combination of these negative trends has not been seen in generations.
The American Presidency Project contains the most comprehensive collection of resources ... Presidential Elections Data: ... click the slide share on election year for detail .
The Rockefeller Center at Dartmouth College conducted a poll of 403 New Hampshire registered voters between April 2-5, 2012 regarding political issues, the economy, and social policies. Key findings included:
- Voters were less pessimistic about the national and state economies than in 2011.
- In a hypothetical presidential matchup, Mitt Romney led Barack Obama by a slim margin of 43.9% to 42.4%.
- "Building a strong economy" was viewed as the most important issue for the state government.
- Voters were split on expanded gambling and college student voting eligibility. They supported same-sex marriage and cell phone bans while driving but opposed guns on college campuses and employer contraceptive coverage refus
The survey of 503 Indiana voters found Donald Trump leading Hillary Clinton by 14 points for president. However, the generic ballot for governor was split, with Republicans up only 2 points. Hypothetical matchups showed all 3 potential Republican candidates for governor trailing the Democratic nominee. However, when voters were provided information about Susan Brooks' accomplishments and bipartisan approach, her support increased by 7 points and she took the lead over the Democrat. The survey concluded that Susan Brooks was uniquely suited to lead Indiana Republicans to victory in November.
The Monmouth University Poll finds that the presidential race in Indiana has tightened significantly since August, with Trump now leading Clinton by only 4 points compared to an 11-point lead previously. Pence's approval rating as governor has also dropped. In the Senate race, Evan Bayh maintains a 6-point lead over Todd Young despite attacks against him. The governor's race has seen the most movement, with Democrat John Gregg now leading by 12 points after being virtually tied in August.
The summary analyzes the key points from the document, which previews the first Republican presidential primary debate of the 2024 election cycle.
1) Former President Donald Trump will not attend the debate and will instead conduct a counter-programming interview with Tucker Carlson, continuing his narrative as an outsider despite being a former president.
2) The debate will likely avoid directly attacking Trump due to his popularity among GOP voters, instead focusing on issues like the economy and culture wars.
3) The debate location in Wisconsin emphasizes the importance of winning Midwestern swing states, though hardline positions may not appeal to general election voters.
4) No candidate has emerged from Trump's shadow, and this debate may
On Election Day of 2014, Republicans won a big victory. And it really was a “Wave” victory, bigger than 2010 in a lot of important ways despite the fact that you'd never know it listening to the mainstream media.
Just because it was more or less expected doesn't make it less of a major thrashing than 2010 was.
One of the reasons it was so big and so important is that the GOP didn't win the same way everywhere. In 2010 the pattern was pretty consistent across the country.
In 2014 Republicans again won big, but it's a little more complicated how. And that's important as we look toward 2016 and beyond.
Obama thinks the election wasn't about him. Some political scientists are already trying to make hand-waving arguments that Republicans didn't win groups that exit polls show they won.
So, what should Republicans take from the 2014 Election? Here are five important lessons:
1) Obama's policies were on the ballot, as he said. But to dismiss 2014 as only about Obama is both to diminish the massive size of the Republican victory and to miss the important lessons of the election. This was a complete rejection of Democrats and liberal policies.
2) The return of working class whites (aka, Reagan Democrats, Angry White Males, Tea Party Voters) to the polls proves that 2010 was not a fluke and teaches Republicans an important lesson for 2016:
The GOP must have a nominee, and candidates up and down the ballot, who can connect with this populist voting block.
3) Despite their vaunted turnout technology, Democrats didn't fully get the Obama coalition to the polls. This raises real questions about the replicability of African American turnout without Obama at the top of the ticket.
Where Democrats did get other parts of their coalition out, the messaging required likely cost them more votes elsewhere than it earned them in turnout (e.g., Udall in Colorado).
4) The GOP has messages and candidates who can win in a diverse array of states. The message of a David Perdue in Georgia, a Greg Abbott in Texas, and a Larry Hogan in Maryland shared some basic similarities. But they were also each somewhat unique to the candidate and situation.
5) Outside of African Americans (persuading whom is going to be the work of many campaigns) 2014 proved that Republicans can win Asians nationally and can come very close to splitting Hispanics in a race with the right message and campaign.
The myth of Republicans as the white party is just that: a myth. Toward that point, the GOP must continue a robust campaign toward all demographic groups.
State FloridaElectoral Votes 29Issues Florida has a la.docxdessiechisomjj4
State: Florida
Electoral Votes: 29
Issues: “Florida has a large, diverse and transient population..” (Farrington) Florida contains a large Hispanic population which normally votes Democratic. The state of Florida is also home to a lot of retirees which are usually split between Democrats and Republicans. The retirees are going to focus on pensions, healthcare and state funded aid, while Hispanics want to focus on healthcare and immigration laws.
Key Groups: Retirees and non-Hispanic Whites
Voting History: (270towin.com)
2012- Democratic
2008- Democratic
2004- Republican
2000- Republican
1996- Democratic
Demographic Breakdown:
White- 75%
African American- 16%
Hispanic- 6.5%
“Based on the 2010 Census, Hispanics represent about 22.5% of Florida’s population.” (edr.state.fl.us)
In order to win the state of Florida I would put a lot of focus into immigration laws and helping the minorities get out of poverty. “Florida’s minority percentage of the population is 42.1%.” (edr.state.fl.us) I would put a lot of focus on Social Security and Healthcare (Obamacare) because I know money and healthcare are two of the biggest concerns for retirees. “17.6% of Florida’s population is aged 65 and over.” (infoplease.com) 17.6% is a lot of people to have with the same mind set and the same way of thinking, so you need to appease them.
State: Virginia
Electoral Votes: 13
Issues: The main issue that Virginia faces is unemployment. Virginia’s unemployment rate currently sits at 4.8%. (bls.gov) One of the major employers for the state of Virginia is the defense industry, which makes federal money very important to the state’s economic performance. (Hartfield)
Key Groups: Minority groups and Young College Graduates
Voting History
2012- Democratic
2008- Democratic
2004- Republican
2000- Republican
1996- Democratic
Demographic Breakdown:
White- 71.3%
Black- 19.8%
Asian- 5.8%
Hispanic- 8.2%
In order to win the state of Virginia I would have to focus on creating jobs and getting federal funding to support defense jobs. I would also focus on higher education and student loan debt due to the large population of young college graduates.
“A swing state in American Politics is one that has a high probability of tipping the balance presidential elections in favor of one candidate.” (Murse) Swing states are states in which the voters will alternatively switch between supporting Democrats and Republicans during Presidential elections. Swing States are important during Presidential elections because the political parties have no idea which way the states vote is going to “swing.” LOL “There were more blue states than red states in the U.S. in 2012 by a margin of 20 to 12. (Saad) I think that the swing states will be the closest races during the next presidential election. The only thing that the candidates can do in order to win these states over is focus on the Demographics and appease to their needs. I think that candidates will focus more strongly on swing states .
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2024 US Elections - FX Outlook (20/01/24)
1. 2024 US Elections - FX Outlook Harry Purdie - 20/01/24
Elections Threaten Political Risk In 2024
2022 and 2023 could be effectively characterised as years where investor concerns were largely
centred around economic risks, notably fears of central bank policy mistakes or consumer
pullbacks. This was entirely logical: a global hiking cycle was underway, with rates in most G10
countries rising at decade-high speeds despite a lukewarm global growth outlook and record
global debt to GDP ($300tn or 349% of global GDP). Concurrently, major military tensions such
as the Ukraine conflict showed no sign of abating, whilst a tiring consumer was increasingly
saddled with the responsibility of driving growth across major economies.
The 2024 story is somewhat different however - 2024 is set to be a year where investor
concerns are dominated by geopolitical concerns, with this being the key tail risk for global
investors. Recently, in Bank of America’s Global Research fund manager survey, 89% of
respondents said geopolitical risk is above normal. Whilst ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the
Middle East continue to represent noteworthy areas of interest for investors, political risk is
poised to come to the fore as perhaps the key theme of 2024.
2024 will play host to the largest election cycle in history with an unprecedented 75+ elections,
with this exceptionally busy schedule seeing nearly half of the world’s population (49% or 4.2bn
people) participating in national or major regional elections. Elections in Taiwan last week
marked the start of this cycle, which will build towards the most significant event of the calendar,
the 60th US election on November 5th.
Given the influence of the US elections, it is an event that will meaningfully impact global
markets across all major asset classes, including FX, fixed income, and equities. Within last
month’s report, just under a year out from the final election, we flagged the event as an
increasingly important driver of FX performance going forward, with the theme now rapidly
coming into focus on global investors’ radars.
This report will be split into two sections. The first of these will evaluate the current US electoral
landscape, providing context over where we currently stand before weighing up pathways to
nomination on both the Republican and Democratic fronts. The second half will then look at
potential election scenarios and identify the FX-related impacts of these various outcomes,
focusing across a variety of transmission channels.
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US Elections: Outcome Pathways
The 2024 US election looks increasingly likely to be a re-run of the 2020 presidential election,
which saw Joe Biden triumph over then-President Donald Trump. Early indications suggest that
Biden will secure the Democratic nomination virtually uncontested, whilst early polling places
Trump in a formidable lead within the Republican party race. Last Monday’s Iowa caucus proved
a marked demonstration of the strength Trump still commands, strengthening the notion of him
as the favourite for the Republican candidacy as we head into the primary season.
Democratic Nomination
Starting with the incumbent party, the Democratic Party’s election story is likely to be somewhat
less exciting, with current President Biden all but set to receive his party’s candidate nomination
- for context, in modern US history a sitting president has never lost a primary nomination.
Whilst this consistency of historical precedent makes other outcomes on the Democrat side little
more than a marginal improbability, it is worth giving brief thought to a scenario in which Biden
doesn’t win or potentially even seek the Democratic nomination.
An important consideration when looking at the first of those scenarios is Biden’s significantly
low current approval rating. Heading into the end of 2023, Biden’s approval stood at 39%,
making it the lowest at the same point compared to the last seven presidents. Even in the cases
of Obama (43%) and Trump (45%), both widely divisive figures, their approval ratings were
notably higher. Previous leaders had approvals above 50%. Worse still, since late summer of
2021 Biden’s approval numbers have continually worsened, with no form of respite. If there was
ever to be a factor worthy of prompting review of automatic nomination for the incumbent,
Biden’s historically low approval rating would certainly be it. Another slim possibility is the
scenario in which Biden decides himself not to run, potentially due to the nature of his age. At
81, he is the oldest sitting president to be seeking re-election, having already been the oldest
president by 8 years at the time (78 years old) of his initial election.
Yet despite these marginal possibilities, the Democratic party looks set on awarding Biden the
nomination and backing him to secure a second term in office, with rhetoric out of Biden’s own
team equally suggestive of him preparing to take up the mantle.
Republican Nomination
The Republican race represents far less of a foregone conclusion and is worthy of greater
attention given the wider dispersion of potential outcomes. Given such, the Iowa caucus last
Monday was hugely informative in helping to further estimate the respective likelihoods of
success for the various candidates, along with confirming the accuracy of early polling figures. A
crushing Trump victory - one in which he won over 50% of the total vote and all but one of the
state’s 99 counties - confirmed the tight grip he has managed to retain over his party’s voters.
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Such a resounding victory propelsTrump significantly ahead of his fellow candidates, rapidly
solidifying his status as the presumptive nominee - a scenario which his rivals will be desperate
to avoid.
Of the Republican field, Nikki Haley, the former Governor of South Carolina (2011-17) and then
US ambassador to the UN (2017-18), offers the most credible challenge. Despite having polled
just 19% in Iowa, Haley is well-placed to perform strongly at the next primary in New Hampshire.
Haley’s campaign had never banked on Iowa being a key source of support given Iowa’s highly
conservative, evangelical Christian voter demographic, with her lack of campaign funding
expended there reflective of this; by contrast, the New Hampshire demographic of more centrist
voters alongside independents constitutes a far better match for her brand of traditional
conservatism. Haley’s optimism for New Hampshire, bolstered by the endorsement of the
Governor Chris Sununu, has seen her essentially bet it all on success in the state including the
majority of her campaign funding.
For Haley, a strong performance in New Hampshire is crucial to build momentum. Winning in
this state is essential, followed by maintaining a performance on par with Trump’s in her home
state of South Carolina. This would keep the door open for her candidacy come March’s Super
Tuesday. In New Hampshire, a key swing state, she currently polls 34% of the vote behind
Trump at 48%, meaning she will need to significantly outperform opinion polls to achieve victory.
Given her already incredibly narrow existent pathway and the reported conditionality of
campaign funding on a compelling performance, a weak showing in New Hampshire could all
but confirm the end of Haley’s run. Even if she delivers above expectations in New Hampshire,
the following primary poses an equally formidable challenge; despite Haley calling South
Carolina home, it’s a state where Trump leads polling (57% vs 26%) and enjoys the support of
the current governor plus both the state’s senators.
The third candidate worth mentioning is current Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis; once regarded
as the main challenge to Trump, his campaign appears all but over following a weak showing in
Iowa (21%). Underperformance of expectations in a state which offers a tight demographic and
values match, and where he allocated the majority of his finances, means that a weak
performance in New Hampshire (5%) would certainly see him drop out not longer after. A
DeSantis dropout would be a boost for Trump, with a likely endorsement to follow and his voters
moving to back Trump rather than Haley.
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Polling averages for Republican candidates
Source: FiveThirtyEight, FT
Worth noting is that Iowa has been a historically bad metric of predicting the outcome of other
primaries, only identifying the eventual nominee of either party just 5 times in nearly 50 years,
most recently at the turn of the millennium. With that said, it seems increasingly probable that
Trump will secure the Republican nomination given the tight pathway to victory for Haley whilst
virtually non-existent route for DeSantis, and this constitutes our base case view. For the
remainder of this report, given our base case view combined with prediction market pricing,
scenarios will be modelled under the assumption of Trump as the eventual Republican
candidate.
Presidential Election
At this stage, a re-run of the 2020 Biden vs Trump election looks the most probable outcome.
The likelihood of a return to power for Trump is being increasingly priced by prediction markets,
with Trump re-election odds having continued to increase since Autumn.
US presidential election probabilities
Source: PredictIt, MUFG
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In early end-of-year polling, Trump also led at a national level along with several key swing
states, despite his margins in Arizona, Georgia, Pennsylvania and North Carolina as having
narrowed since a previous poll in November. Upcoming primary results will also serve as
important barometers of grassroots support for Biden within various swing states and will help
the market to re-price election probabilities, as Democrat appetite for his candidacy is better
tested. Our base case remains an electoral college victory for Donald Trump, with a low
conviction call on this coming despite a popular vote defeat.
Looking more broadly at elections inclusive of Congress, the Republicans are expected to take
back control of the Senate, whilst the House of Representatives looks to be a closer call. Only
around ⅓ of seats in the Senate are up for election, with 23 (including 3 by Independents who
caucus with the Democrats) held by Democrats and 11 by Republicans; in the House of
Representatives, currently controlled by the Republicans, all 435 seats will be contested.
Senate seats House of Representatives seats
Sources: Macrobond, MUFG
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FX Impact - Presidential Outcomes
With the expectation that the US elections will continue to grow as a core driver behind asset
performance broadly speaking and as a key catalyst for bouts of volatility, FX will be no different,
with a wide range of implications for global currencies across the DM and EM spaces.
Biden Victory
While not our base case outcome for the presidential election, it is worth briefly considering the
impact of a Biden victory on FX outcomes. Such would almost certainly prove to be a lower
volatility event, given any additional policy changes would be a far less significant shift from the
current regime. Downside risks for potential tariff-exposed currencies (covered in greater detail
below) would likely be curtailed. Despite the Biden administration leaving Trump-era tariffs at
elevated levels, these have already been priced into relevant currencies by the market, requiring
further escalation in order to deliver further downwards re-pricing. The main theme of a Biden
win would be around fiscal concerns, with a budget deficit that has almost doubled since 2016 in
GDP terms representing a structural headwind for USD. Yet, deciphering the impact of such will
also rely largely on the outcome of congressional races and the eventual composition of the two
chambers (covered in FX Impact - Congressional Elections section below).
Trump Victory
A Trump victory certainly poses the greatest volatility risk to FX, with the expectation that a slew
of bold policies would follow his inauguration. Given Trump’s previous spell in office, global
currency markets will look back to his 2016-20 term as a playbook for the FX reaction function to
his potential election and presidential session.
Worth noting is that Trump’s arrival into office in 2016 came against a very different backdrop. At
the time, initial broad-based USD performance was strong, supported by US yields climbing on
the expectation of a Fed rate hike cycle through 2017-18. In December 2016, USD put in a local
top before selling off, continuing to move sharply lower through 2017 as the market grew
increasingly optimistic over global growth prospects and investor sentiment improved. However,
this sell-off didn't last long, fading fast by the start of 2Q2018. From then onwards, despite
Trump continually expressing a preference for a softer USD - to aid US economic
competitiveness via cheaper exports - USD remained robust for the remainder of Trump’s term,
driven by catalysts such as Trump’s China trade war and correspondingly weaker global growth
momentum.
USD performance during Trump’s first term
Source: MUFG
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Looking ahead to this election, a Trump victory would pose an upside skew of risk for USD.
During Trump’s previous term, a ‘Goldilocks scenario’ emerged, marked by aggressive trade
policies and weak global growth. This, combined with a robust performance of the US economy
supported by tax cuts, created an environment conducive to USD outperformance.
Signalling from Trump over his intentions to make the passing of the ‘Trump Reciprocal Trade
Act’ a key economic priority, have only further crystallised market expectations of a similar policy
approach should he be elected. This, which will further negatively impact global growth
momentum, combined with an already challenged global growth outlook particularly in the
Eurozone and China, would once more characterise an environment conducive to USD strength
and spur dollar outperformance.
From a non-USD perspective, a second Trump term and assumed return of similar trade policy,
would impact FX through a few main transmission channels as evidenced during his first term.
These would include via currency policy, fiscal policy and the return of tariff risk, with the latter
being perhaps the most immediate.
Trade policy and associated tariff risk represents the most pressing of the trio, given the ability
of the president’s executive branch to act unilaterally and implement such without congressional
approval; such is not the case for fiscal policy, where congressional legislation would be
necessary. As aforementioned, recent Trump rhetoric confirming his intention to raise existing
tariffs further unless trade partners lower their own tariffs on imports from the US, further
highlights the immediacy of potential tariff risk.
US-China tariff rates toward each other and rest of world (ROW)
Source: Peterson Institute for International Economics
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As in 2019, FX will be a key channel for pricing in risk premia ahead of the US elections, with
tariff risk likely to be the market’s first point of concern. 2019 saw FX respond to tariff
implementation by the competitiveness channel, with USD/CNY moving up (+10.5% 2018-19) in
tandem with the effective tariff rate. Whilst CNY was the focal point last time, the negative shock
is unlikely to be as significant on this pair this time around given a difference in the wider
backdrop. Primarily, China still has effectively a 20% tariff rate that Biden left in place, alongside
other important nuances such as valuation differences (USD/CNY +15% already since tariff
implementation in 2018). Despite this, CNY impact will still be non-insignificant, just not the
same magnitude as during Trump’s first term.
This time around, TWD is likely to be the focal point for tariff risk pricing, with expectations for
~5% move in USD/TWD by early 2025 should Trump win the election in November. Pricing of
tariff risk via this channel would reflect expectations for Trump to push back on Taiwan’s
dominance over semiconductor manufacturing, a region where he’s been outspoken in
advocating for implementation of US tariffs. Additionally, tariff implementation would pose
downside risks to currencies of major US trading partners such as MXN and EUR as Trump
looks to impose import restrictions.
In terms of upside risk stemming from a Trump victory, FX areas worthy of attention will be
traditional safe haven currencies, notably CHF and JPY, with both performing strongly during
Trump’s first term. CHF, in particular, would benefit from the inflationary shock of tariffs and the
ensuing hit to global growth they would deliver, with investors favouring its safe haven and
low-inflation status amidst macro uncertainty.
The JPY outlook is perhaps less straightforward. The broader implementation of tariffs is
inflationary and they would arrive at a time when the BoJ has already begun to move towards a
more restrictive monetary stance. Typically, further inflationary pressures should spur a more
hawkish BoJ, leading to a re-pricing of JGB yields which offer support for JPY strength. The
narrowing of yield spreads from the BoJ tightening whilst the remainder of G10 central banks
simultaneously ease monetary policy, would favour JPY, particularly against more
growth-challenged G10 FX. Yet all of this is premised on an inflationary outlook that continues to
frustrate the BoJ and puzzle global investors alike, alongside the requirement for the BoJ to hike
into a global easing cycle, something that has never yet happened in history - whilst this time
could indeed be different, there remains a great deal of uncertainty and nowhere near as clear
an outlook as 2018-19.
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FX impact - Congressional Outcomes
Whilst the presidential election remains the item at top of mind, congressional races in both the
Senate and the House of Representatives will be of high importance too when determining the
FX reaction function to the US election.
A Trump victory in the presidential race alongside a Republican sweep across both chambers of
Congress would prove to be the most bullish scenario for USD. Given 2017-19 was a period of
Republican control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives alongside robust USD
strength, the market would likely move to support expectations of a repeat of this outcome.
Early indications from Republicans have signalled a willingness to extend the tax breaks that
were characteristic of the first Trump-era, yet this admittedly comes amidst a far more
precarious fiscal position than in 2016. The US budget deficit currently stands at 6% of GDP
(versus closer to 3% in 2016) meaning a reduced ability to loosen fiscal policy substantially;
instead given this elevated deficit, potential tax cuts will likely be counterbalanced by spending
cuts. This scenario appears the most probable given expectations of a Republican win in the
Senate, where the majority of available seats for election are currently Democrat held, alongside
a House of Representatives, of which the Republicans currently already have control.
Alternatively, a Trump win that comes with a divided Congress, would shift the focus towards a
FX reaction function dominated by trade and foreign policy concerns, given the unilateral
influence on such policy by the executive branch, rather than fiscal matters. As mentioned in the
FX Impact - Trump Outcomes section, there would be an expectation of an increasingly
tariff-dominated policy thus also contributing to global growth weakness; such would be an
environment conducive to USD & CHF strength, with TWD, CNY, MXN, EUR as the most
exposed to pertinent downside risks.
Finally in USD terms, a Biden win with a divided Congress would be the least positive outcome.
This would see continued Republican calls for tightened fiscal discipline, resulting in a delay of
fiscal support for the US economy if growth slowed aggressively, driven by depleted Covid
savings and tighter monetary policy, or it fell into a recession. Lack of adequate fiscal discipline
and sufficient addressal over fiscal concerns would likely be viewed by the market as a
longer-term structural downside headwind for USD.
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