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politicaljunkie
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« on: April 12, 2015, 07:23:12 AM » |
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Yes, easily. Democrats will have many paths of victory vs the few Republicans will have.
After totaling the electoral votes in all the solid blue states, it becomes apparent that even a below average Democrat presidential candidate could begin the race with a whopping 246 advantage. No wonder President (Barack) Obama was so confident of victory in 2012 for he knew the game was practically over before it began.
University of Virginia political scientist Larry Sabato said the hurdle for Republicans doesn't look any better if you count the underlying votes by citizens, not just the electoral results.
Democrats have also won the popular vote in five of the last six presidential contests," Sabato said. "The demographic shifts heading to mid century are all pro-Democratic.
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