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phk
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« on: April 04, 2011, 09:50:05 PM »
In Bill Clinton 92 speak.

It's Culture Stupid!
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« Reply #1 on: May 24, 2011, 05:02:09 AM »
OK.

The swing in those states is a correction. The Democratic vote was in excess in the past, they are closer to what they should be now. Maybe still too Democratic at the local level still.
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« Reply #2 on: May 25, 2011, 02:29:15 PM »
Quote from: Antonio V on May 25, 2011, 04:29:23 AM
Quote from: Speaker Napoleon on May 24, 2011, 01:57:16 PM
Quote from: Antonio V on May 24, 2011, 06:16:15 AM
These States have been trending strongly Republican since 1996. 2008 is the point where this trend came to its final achievement.

What makes you think that?

Just look at the trend maps.

There is still a bit more trending to go through at the local level.
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« Reply #3 on: May 27, 2011, 04:49:27 PM »
Keep in mind in Oklahoma, their GDP grew at 4.4% in 2008... so.
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« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2011, 05:58:51 PM »

Culture too.

If he had a more "American" sounding name, I'm sure that's worth more votes.
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« Reply #5 on: May 31, 2011, 06:21:11 PM »
Quote from: Dom Pedro II on May 31, 2011, 06:08:08 PM
West Virginia remains mostly Democratic, except of presidential elections. Perhaps a Democratic candidate with some appeal to Appalachia would carry it easily.

Well the ultimate test would be an election featuring Harold Ford.
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