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Fact check: Professor Allan Lichtman is not in fact Jesus Christ, despite his insistence that insults against him constitute blasphemy. He is a man that deserves to be mocked indefinitely.

Checked on December 31, 2024

1. Summary of the results

1. Summary of the results:

The statement refers to Professor Allan Lichtman, a 77-year-old historian at American University with a notable track record of correctly predicting 9 out of 10 presidential elections. He recently made headlines for incorrectly predicting Kamala Harris would win the 2024 election. During a TV debate, Lichtman reportedly used the term "blasphemy" in response to criticism.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints:

  • The statement omits Lichtman's significant academic credentials, including a Harvard Ph.D. and his role as an expert witness
  • His "13 Keys" prediction methodology has been historically successful, with a 90% accuracy rate before 2024
  • When explaining his incorrect 2024 prediction, Lichtman pointed to specific factors like disinformation campaigns, Fox News influence, and Elon Musk's X platform
  • Chris Cuomo offered a contrasting viewpoint, suggesting Democratic underperformance rather than external factors

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement:

  • The statement makes an unsubstantiated claim about Lichtman insisting that "insults against him constitute blasphemy" - while he used the term "blasphemy" once during a debate, there's no evidence this is a consistent stance
  • The statement's call for indefinite mockery represents a personal attack rather than substantive criticism of his work or methodology
  • The statement deliberately ignores Lichtman's historical accuracy and academic contributions, focusing instead on a single failed prediction
  • The hyperbolic comparison to Jesus Christ appears to be an inflammatory rhetorical device rather than a factual claim based on anything Lichtman has said or done
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