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In reply to the discussion: America's Most and Least Popular Senators [View all]progressoid
(52,835 posts)36. Thanks for missing the point.
it's an example of how it's easy to be popular in a state that lacks diversity. Alabama, Mississippi and Florida are examples of states that have more diversity that Vermont.
Actually, California is the most diverse state where Harris and Feinstein are both at 43%. The same as Manchin and Risch in their super white states.
I'll post this again a little slower this time so it's easier to read. These states also lack diversity yet their Senators are not as popular with their white voters.
Fact of the matter is, in very white Iowa (93%): Ernst: 40% approval.
Fact of the matter is, in very white West Virginia (94%): Manchin: 43% approval.
Fact of the matter is, in very white Idaho (92%): Risch: 43% approval.
Fact of the matter is, in very white New Hampshire (95%): Hassan: 48% approval.Even now, outside the safe confines of his own state, his popularity among POC is a bit tepid
Again, this poll has nothing to do with voters outside his own state.
Nor, for that matter, race.
It is immaterial.
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Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) was the most popular senator for the 11th time in a row.
RandiFan1290
Jan 2019
#1
Congratulations to Senator Sanders for winning the approval of voters IN HIS STATE.
NurseJackie
Jan 2019
#9
In the same way that Vermont-style politics doesn't play well in West Virginia...
NurseJackie
Jan 2019
#18
Actually I wasn't talking about Manchin. The point you're missing is that politics are regional and...
NurseJackie
Jan 2019
#27
The headline's misleading. These results are based each senator's constituency...
WePurrsevere
Jan 2019
#5
Vermont lacks ethnic diversity. I'm sure it's easy for him to say and do things...
NurseJackie
Jan 2019
#10
This poll reflects popularity across all voters (Ds, Rs and Inds) in each state.
honest.abe
Jan 2019
#23
A perfect example of regional differences. Patrick Leahy at #2 and John Barrasso at a very close #3
herding cats
Jan 2019
#25
