NY and PA and the Dems?
TommyC1776:
How come throughout history the Democrats, have done pretty well in those Northern states as compared with the other ones?
True Democrat:
Actually Pennsylvania was a hugely Republican state until FDR.
Dr. Cynic:
Quote from: True Democrat on April 13, 2007, 08:24:22 PM
Actually Pennsylvania was a hugely Republican state until FDR.
That's true... Pennsylvania almost always voted Republican... In fact, they chose Hoover over Roosevelt... FDR's pro-labor policies ushered in a Democratic trend... This state will vote Republican still, but not as often as it used to... Right now, Democrats outnumber Republicans by a thin margain... Depends on who shows in this state.
TommyC1776:
Quote from: True Democrat on April 13, 2007, 08:24:22 PM
Actually Pennsylvania was a hugely Republican state until FDR.
Well actually u are right. their were a few exceptions in the 1800's though. Then how come it was just NY in the North doing good for the Dems mostly then any other Northern state? Actually I think the Dems held on to Florida and NY for most of this countries history. Florida is now a Republican state, though.
Gabu:
Quote from: KucinichforPrez on April 14, 2007, 09:57:32 PM
Then how come it was just NY in the North doing good for the Dems mostly then any other Northern state?
That can be answered in two words: Tammany Hall.
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