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Is the 2016 election more similar to 1948 or 1976? (search mode)

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pbrower2a
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Re: Is the 2016 election more similar to 1948 or 1976?

« on: June 19, 2018, 01:12:04 PM »

1976 -- especially if Donald Trump proves a catastrophic failure as President.

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pbrower2a
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Re: Is the 2016 election more similar to 1948 or 1976?

« Reply #1 on: July 22, 2018, 09:56:35 AM »

Definitely not 1948, as there was a racist 'seceding' from the Democratic party and winning some electoral votes. Also, Tom Dewey did really badly, getting about 45% of the popular vote nationwide and getting only 189 electoral votes. Dewey won only two states by 10% or more.

Without the Thurmond secession, Truman wins 342 electoral votes, which is a bit better than Obama did in 2008. Thurmond states were not going to vote for Dewey.

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