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In reply to the discussion: FL-GOV: What is Gillum's path to victory? [View all]Blue_true
(31,261 posts)12. He should be able to run ahead in the I-4.
That region is progressive and is comfortable with electing Blacks to major offices and also electing non Cuban Latinoes. Even the younger Cubans are voting more Dem than repugh. Gillum need to clean up in South Florida, Alachua, Leon and Duval counties, add to a lead in the I-4, then hang on for dear life as the red areas report. I think that he can pull it off.
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Many Latinos in Florida are conservative. While Gillum does need to win a majority...
Garrett78
Aug 2018
#8
Florida in mid-terms is typically red and more purple in presidential years. So...
Garrett78
Aug 2018
#10
It's certainly to our advantage (one would think) that FL, GA, KS and OK have all...
Garrett78
Aug 2018
#37
Yes, but our turnout in presidential years is stronger relative to Republicans.
Garrett78
Aug 2018
#15