‘If Donald Trump didn’t think he could win New Mexico, he wouldn’t be going’ says Public Opinion Expert Jim McLaughlin

On this episode of the podcast, Jim McLaughlin, President of McLaughlin & Associates, shares his insights on key strategies for the upcoming election, focusing on early voting and ballot security. He underscores Florida's efficient voting model as a benchmark and critiques other states like Pennsylvania, for their slow counting processes. McLaughlin further stresses the importance of high voter turnout, suggesting that a strong showing would minimize opportunities for Democrats to challenge election results. He also said he used to, ‘laugh at the betting markets when it came to politics, but I don’t laugh anymore’ hinting at the popularity “Polymarket” has gained in this election.

Additionally, the longtime public opinion expert highlights the enthusiastic crowds at President Trump’s rallies, including a massive gathering at Madison Square Garden, as a sign of robust support. Moreover, he goes on to tell Head that if Trump is rallying in a specific state, it’s because Trump believes he can win it. Furthermore, McLaughlin discusses the significant opportunity for Trump to gain Hispanic votes and emphasizes the importance of winning the popular vote to avoid legal challenges. Throughout the episode, he criticizes media bias and calls for constant vigilance to uphold election integrity.