World US Election 2016: Algorithm forecasting 80% chance of Donald Trump victory By Andrew Liddle November 9 2016, 2:55 am November 9 2016, 2:55 am Share US Election 2016: Algorithm forecasting 80% chance of Donald Trump victory Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/world/1079327/swingometer-now-predicts-trump-victory/ Copy Link Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump Donald Trump has swung into the lead – literally. The respected New York Times’ swingometer started the night predicting an 80% chance of a Clinton victory. But that substantial lead has ebbed away throughout the night. Now, the New York Times is predicting the tycoon has a 59% of victory – a remarkable turnaround. If, as expected, he wins in Florida, Ohio and Virginia, those odds are only likely to increase. Despite it predicting a likely Trump victory, the New York Times is still estimating Clinton will win the popular vote. Trump, however, will get around 272 Electoral College votes on current projections – just two more than necessary for victory.
