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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rhian Lubin

Election ‘Nostradamus’ blames incorrect prediction on Elon Musk and ‘explosion’ of disinformation

Allan Lichtman, who incorrectly predicted that Kamala Harris would win the 2024 election, blamed Elon Musk and the “explosion” of disinformation during the campaign.

The American political historian had been dubbed the “Nostradamus” of elections because – until last week – he successfully predicted the last nine out of 10 presidential races since 1984. He consistently backed his original prediction that Harris would win in 2024.

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