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« on: October 04, 2005, 05:15:09 AM » |
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There is a large gap in South Dakota, most evident in Daschle's failed bid for re-election, between Western and Eastern parts of the state. Eastern South Dakota (Sioux Falls) is next to Minnesota and is much more likely to vote Democrat than the Western part of the state (Rapid City) which is adjacent to Wyoming. A large Native American population provides a boost to the Democrats, although they still often have trouble here. This state will continue to be competitive in Congressional races but a Republican lock in Presidential races for years to come. Anybody care to explain why there is so much ticket-splitting?
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