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I did a little rapid number crunching on the election, since people are still arguing that it was stolen and such. Their are likely many theories on the matter and disputes on number and such. But for all that bluster only around 2/3rds of the voting population voted this election. The largest percentage voter turnout since 1908. But before that it was common to have 70 to 80% of the voting population vote on the subject of the President of the United States.
In recent years voter turnout has been around 50% of the voting population. Partly due to apathy. "What does my vote matter? The state always votes this way anyway" But here, this last year, there is a decisive turn of events. Where both sides start to say that if the other side wins, the country is lost. So people come and vote. And when given a way to get around some of the more egregious voter suppression methods (long lines, single voting booths, one drop out in a county), and some not having to choose between voting and a day's pay, more people voted. And it is known that registered Democrats outnumber registered Republicans. About 5% more.
Just look at 2016. Around 55% voter turnout. about 63 million for Trump and about 66 million for Clinton. Much of that 3 million over was California's overwhelming voting for Clinton. Now look at this year. Around 66% voter turnout. around 74 million for Trump, and around 81 million for Biden. By the percentages of the voter turnout for both elections, there should be about 235 million voters in the country. Of which a third did not bother to vote in 2020 for President. The total population of the United States is estimated by the Census to be over 330 million. Take out the children and illegals, and 235 million is about correct for adult age American citizens.
The numbers needed for the election to be stolen, don't add up compared to the number of voters available. At least in terms of the popular vote.
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