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Mayor of Richmond (1998–2001)	7,360	7,360	522	522
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2008 speculation	3,856	3,856	248	248
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Clinton Kaine

Latest comment: 3 months ago2 comments2 people in discussion

why does Wikipedia say "despite winning the popular vote" they lost the election to Trump Pence. They lost. THEY LOST. N o matter how you spin it....They lost! ~2026-24635-52 (talk) 05:53, 22 April 2026 (UTC)Reply

The Electoral College winner and the national popular vote winner have differed only five times in US history. Thus it constitutes a notable event by itself. See, e.g. the lead sections of Grover Cleveland (on his 1888 election) and Samuel Tilden. ~2026-24735-59 (talk) 05:57, 22 April 2026 (UTC)Reply

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