Sorry I took so long guys, but I had other TL's in the works that made this tl be on "hold" for a while. so here's the 2012 Map,
Palin picked Rice for a mainly western approach, she did take for granted states like Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, and Florida; which the latter two had the votes on election day nearly tied. So, the all female ticket picked up smaller EV states, and some more Christian ones, like Oregon, Colorado, and more western states like Nevada, and New Mexico. So Here's the EV map:
Edwards/Bayh
Palin/Rice
update probably tomorrow... In the meantime, questions? Criticizes? Comments?
Sorry man, I don't think this map is accurate at all. I don't think you understand how badly a Sarah Palin ticket would have done in 2012. First of all, the economy is still struggling, as it was in real life, but a McCain administration cannot deflect blame on the previous administration like Obama did. After 12 years of GOP control, people are completely and totally sick of their leadership. Dems are more fired up than ever and Republicans just stay home.
And then you have Palin at the top of the ticket. She's probably a little more prepared in 2012 after 4 years as VP, but she's still the same polarizing and controversial figure she was in 2008, and Rice on the ticket wouldn't change that. Then let's assume Obama gets the nom, so 2012 it more like 2008 with the excitement of the first black presidential nominee. Obama wins at least 400+ electoral votes. Think of the results for 2008 plus Missouri, Montana, Arizona and maybe Georgia. Hell, Texas might not even be safe.
And how is Oregon a more Christian state?
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