With early voting underway across several states, the demographics of Americans who have voted give Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton momentum as she jets towards Election Day.
Of the 22 million voters who already participated in early voting or used absentee ballots, there was substantial growth in Hispanic voters when compared to previous years.
The polling data paints a favorable picture for Clinton, who recently underwent fire from Republican officials over news the FBI had discovered a new trove of emails, possibly related to her investigation.
“Remember when I said the system was rigged and the media was biased?” Republican nominee Donald Trump asked at a recent rally. “I was just kidding. It’s 100 percent legit.”
With many early voters casting their ballots before news of the FBI’s discovery broke, Clinton plans to use that momentum in her favor in the final week of campaigning.
“I’m just appalled by [FBI Director] Comey’s partisan politics, but I’m grateful early voters know they can trust their Abuela,” said Clinton, who agreed to an interview while she met with interior designers for the White House.
“It’s too late to turn this ship around, America,” Clinton sniped. “I already have the drapes picked out for the Oval Office.”
Clinton also rejected the notion that she may be indicted after possibly securing the presidential nomination next week.
“If there was a smoking gun, I would’ve worn my #HillaryForPrison costume for my Halloween,” she said. “Besides, if I’m indicted, I’ll just get America’s dad Tim Kaine to pardon me.”
According to numerous FBI officials, the emails under review were sent or received by longtime Clinton aide Huma Abedin.
When asked for comment on Abedin’s role in the investigation, Clinton declined, but said, “Huma’s currently in time-out and being forced to campaign for Debbie Wasserman Schultz.”
When asked if they’d seen early voting data, the Republican party and Trump campaign both said they hadn’t.
“At this point, we’re focusing on down ballot races and banking on her getting locked up,” a GOP spokesman said. “There’s still hope!”
Yet actions from the Clinton campaign confirm they have already moved forward with their transition team, with news leaking that Clinton hopes to snag Vice President Biden for Secretary of State.
“We’re really hoping Biden agrees to the nomination, and that Lady Gaga agrees to singing at the inauguration,” a spokeswoman for the Clinton campaign said. “Gaga is having a great year!”
John Gavin Harp is a 21-year-old mass communication senior from St. Francisville, Louisiana.