The outcome was decided in favor of Trump/Pence when Gropin’ declared he’d pick a black female as Veep. He put the DemonRats in a box.
No future election’s outcome is decided. Depending on fraud, block votes and other factors, this one is wide open.
The outcome was decided in favor of Trump/Pence when Gropin’ declared his intention to run despite Obama's suggestion that he really didn't have to do this especially given his mental issues.