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April 5, 2025 at 9:26 PM
What is a landslide victory? There is no legal definition according to a 2020 Thought Co article.

One measure is by percentage points, where the article concludes that a 15% lead is likely a landslide.

Another measure is electoral college votes, where 375 or 70% would be a landslide.
What Defines a Landslide Victory in Politics?
Learn what a landslide victory is in American politics. See how many votes it takes to win a landslide victory and see a list of landslide winners.
www.thoughtco.com
November 21, 2024 at 2:03 AM
Refreshing myself on some definitions:

Misinformation: “incorrect or misleading information.” First known use: 1605

Disinformation: “false information deliberately and often covertly spread in order to influence public opinion or obscure the truth.” First known use: 1939
Definition of DISINFORMATION
false information deliberately and often covertly spread (as by the planting of rumors) in order to influence public opinion or obscure the truth… See the full definition
www.merriam-webster.com
November 20, 2024 at 11:02 PM