Many are saying that Hillary Clinton won the popular vote, but she didn’t win it either. By the last count, Hillary Clinton had 47.85%. Why do we assume that to “win the popular vote” means to have the largest portion still below 51%?
Many are saying that Hillary Clinton won the popular vote, but she didn’t win it either. By the last count, Hillary Clinton had 47.85%. Why do we assume that to “win the popular vote” means to have the largest portion still below 51%?


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