What is a ‘red mirage’ or ‘blue shift’?
As the 2024 election unfolds, many voters are wondering why results seem to change so fast. They’re witnessing a “red mirage" ...
USA TODAY on MSN4h
What is a ‘red mirage’ and a ‘blue shift’? Understanding early presidential results
As presidential election resulst trickle in, some television pundits may talk of a 'red mirage' and a 'blue shift.' What does ...
Miami Herald on MSN15h
Could 2024 see a ‘red’ or ‘blue’ mirage? Why experts caution reading into early results
Former President Donald Trump’s early declaration of victory in 2020 could be tracked back to the “red mirage,” experts say.
Wisconsin Democratic Party chairman warns likely ‘red mirage’ in election results will precede ‘blue shift’
“So, that means that you’re gonna see a red mirage, where it seems like Trump is doing better than he actually is because ...
‘Blue Mirage’ And ‘Red Mirage,’ Explained: Why The First Swing State Vote Counts May Be Misleading
Votes tallied on Election Day tend to favor Republicans in a phenomenon known as the "red mirage," while a so-called blue ...
Evening Standard on MSN15h
Red mirage and the blue shift: Why we shouldn't jump to conclusions about the US election
US presidential election voting patterns can cause a ‘red mirage’ and ‘blue shift’ – here’s what those terms mean ...
How Trump used the ‘red mirage’ in vote counting to deny his 2020 loss
As Trump saw early leads dwindle in some states, he called for officials to stop counting votes and claimed the remaining ...
What is the 'red mirage' or the 'blue shift' and will it happen this year?
Former president Donald Trump has pointed to the red mirage to back up his baseless allegations of election fraud, when in ...
Axios on MSN23h
Why 2024 could see another "red mirage" and "blue shift"
Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios Don't let the early results on Election Night fool you. Delayed absentee ballot counts in ...
Opinion | The "red mirage" is back. Be ready for this key state to take its time counting ballots.
Four years ago, Donald Trump used the fact that Republican-leaning ballots cast in person on Election Day were counted ...
'Red Mirage' And 'Blue Shift': Two Election Terms To Know Before Exit Polls Set In
As American voters head to the polls on Tuesday, November 5, early projections in the Donald Trump vs. Kamala Harris race ...
‘Red mirage’: New election phenomenon could destroy Donald Trump’s election chances
In almost every election, Republicans appear to take an early lead. It's called the Red Mirage. Then that lead gets smaller throughout the night. That's called the Blue Shift. This is why Trump ...