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" ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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What is the ‘red mirage’ or the ‘blue shift’ and will it happen this year?
A version of this story appears in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. It’s been ...
‘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 ...
What is the red mirage or blue shift—and why could it be so important in the 2024 election?
In the past, early voting has created a so-called red mirage or blue shift on election night. Here’s why things might be ...
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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 ...
Red mirage, Blue shift: What are they? Could they keep us from guessing the 2024 US election results?
File Image/AFP The terms “red mirage” and “blue shift” describe how vote counting can create the appearance of changing leads in US elections. This dynamic, which has played out in recent years, ...
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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 ... There was also a blue shift in 2016, but it was not decisive. As CNN’s Marshall Cohen wrote, when Hillary ...