Why did HW Bush underperform in California in 1988? (user search)
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« on: December 28, 2019, 05:12:40 AM »

Besides the mentioned demographics aspect, note also that while Northern California had already moved Republican through the 1980s, there was still a remnant rural Democratic vote until about 1994 as the "Timber Wars" hadn't happened yet. Imagine a Democrat hitting 40% in Tehama County today.
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