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Presidential Elections - Analysis and Discussion / 2016 U.S. Presidential Election / Re: Swing States
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on: October 11, 2012, 09:36:52 pm
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Swing states by definition do not "lean." And even if they did, Iowa and Ohio do not lean red. I disagree. For example, Nevada and Florida are both considered swing states, but the former is generally understood to tilt Democrat and the latter Republican. Then again, perhaps tilt is a better idea? Georgia's got a little kick left it. Don't think it'll be turning into a swing state anytime soon. Nothing like the Research Triangle or NoVa to fuel Democrats.
What about Atlanta? It's more like a bigger version of Richmond/Charlotte. Basically. The Atlanta suburbs are very very Republican in a way that NoVa isn't. How does Nevada tilt Democrat? They haven't elected all Republican governors since 1998. We're talking Presidential level. It voted Obama by 13 in 2008. It's true at a lower level however that it is a key swing state, if not leaning R.
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Election Archive / 2012 Senatorial Election Polls / Re: CT: Rasmussen: Murphy back out ahead
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on: October 11, 2012, 12:07:56 am
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As Obama sinks, you'll see these Democratic senate candidates polling better. White swings don't like Romney/GOP, just dislike the Black - they'll vote Dem for senate to make up for the nasty compromise.
What happens if a black guy was running for Senate, or an Asian person (as is the case in Hawaii)?Different kettle of fish though as Hawaii's like 25% white.
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