As the United States heads to the polls for a new presidential election, various forecasts are circulating about who might secure victory in the race for the White House.
While some analysts are leaning toward Republican candidate and former President Donald Trump, others are predicting a historic win for Indian-origin Vice President Kamala Harris, which would represent multiple firsts in U.S. presidential history.
Vice President Harris, representing the Democratic Party, is going head-to-head against Trump in what is being described as a landmark election.
Top 5 Election Predictions:
Moo Deng the Hippo
Moo Deng, an internet sensation and beloved pygmy hippo from Thailand, has unexpectedly become a symbol of election forecasting. In a playful prediction, she was presented with two watermelons, each carved with the name of a candidate. Moo Deng chose the watermelon with Trump’s name.
Moo Deng, famous baby hippo, predicts Donald Trump will win the election. pic.twitter.com/UqUnRhU0Nr
— The Rabbit Hole (@TheRabbitHole84) November 4, 2024
AI Prophecy by ChatGPT
Amid the surge in the use of AI for making predictions, The Sun US sought to tap into this trend for insights on the election’s outcome. The AI’s cryptic response left many uneasy, suggesting an unexpected twist. It implied that neither Trump nor Harris would ascend to the presidency: “In the final hour, a twist unforeseen, neither may claim the throne of serene.
A name unspoken in many a tale, will rise to power, beyond the pale. Though Trump and Kamala shall fight with might, another will lead, emerging from the night.”
The AI also forewarned of unrest reminiscent of the January 6 Capitol events: “In cities bright, where freedom’s flame burns, conflict shall arise, as the wheel of fate turns. Sparks of violence, in pockets and streets, will challenge the peace where two sides meet.”
Allan Lichtman vs. Nate Silver
Renowned election analysts Allan Lichtman and Nate Silver have contrasting views on the outcome. Silver expressed a “gut” feeling that Trump would win, despite a tight race. Conversely, Lichtman, an American University professor famous for accurately predicting the results of nine previous elections, has stated that Vice President Harris will prevail.
The Simpsons’ Prediction
The animated show The Simpsons is known for eerily anticipating real-world events. In its 2000th episode, the character Lisa becomes president, notably wearing an outfit that strongly resembles Harris’s signature style—a purple suit with pearls. In the scene set in the Oval Office, Lisa mentions inheriting “a budget crunch from President Trump,” a moment that many viewers have interpreted as a prediction aligning with the current political scenario.
