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Drunken Irishman

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13. I think a better comparison is 1972...though on a larger scale.

Reply to denem (Reply #11)

Wed Aug 5, 2020, 08:49 PM

Aug 2020

Lots of Democrats crossed over and voted for Nixon because McGovern was perceived to be too out there. They came back four years later, though, and elected Carter. I think this is obviously a much larger scale but I suspect it'll follow a similar end-game.

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When the 'Reagan Democrats' voted GOP in 1980/1984 [View all] denem Aug 2020 OP

I will never applaud anyone who thought DONALD FUCKING TRUMP would make a SWELL president Skittles Aug 2020 #1

3m Obama 2012 voters denem Aug 2020 #5

I'll say it again Skittles Aug 2020 #17

Same budkin Aug 2020 #21

People better get over their aversion to Republicans. LakeArenal Aug 2020 #2

1000% Electoral power comes from strong allies. zaj Aug 2020 #3

True, sort of... rpannier Aug 2020 #4

Agreed. But there was also 'Are you better off'? denem Aug 2020 #6

not really LeftInTX Aug 2020 #34

Good post, denem. brer cat Aug 2020 #7

I think the republican party I_UndergroundPanther Aug 2020 #8

" I can't forgive I won't forget. " denem Aug 2020 #12

It won't happen until Citizens United is repealed DonaldsRump Aug 2020 #9

Definitely the first two. The last one would be nice Phoenix61 Aug 2020 #24

I have no problem with your point but Reagan Democrats were ideologically aligned with the GOP. Drunken Irishman Aug 2020 #10

Time will tell. denem Aug 2020 #11

I think a better comparison is 1972...though on a larger scale. Drunken Irishman Aug 2020 #13

McGovern was not in office. denem Aug 2020 #14

No, but it fits your example better than Reagan Democrats. Drunken Irishman Aug 2020 #15

Clinton's win in 1992 set up the Democrats for three terms. denem Aug 2020 #16

Yes. I pointed that out in my post. Drunken Irishman Aug 2020 #19

I don't disagree with your numbers, denem Aug 2020 #20

I agree it'll be tough to cross back... Drunken Irishman Aug 2020 #25

Here is another exit poll link that also includes midterm numbers Awsi Dooger Aug 2020 #29

Thanks for that link. I'd never previously seen it. Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2020 #30

Interesting. It looks like 1994 was when the Democrats truly lost white voters in all capacity. Drunken Irishman Aug 2020 #38

I would include Watergate and Ford's pardon of Nixon misanthrope Aug 2020 #28

The parties realigned over social justice. Liberal Repubs also moved to the Dems radius777 Aug 2020 #33

If they are still Republicans, I welcome their votes DFW Aug 2020 #18

All the scorn comes from the very far left AmericanCanuck Aug 2020 #22

I think they are upset Biden is doing well in the polls and how he won the Primaries JI7 Aug 2020 #26

I consider myself to be far-left, but I welcome their support. Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2020 #27

+1 betsuni Aug 2020 #32

I don't get it either BannonsLiver Aug 2020 #23

Excellent post, denem Hekate Aug 2020 #31

I think there has been an ideological shift for many nuxvomica Aug 2020 #35

K&R for the post and the discussion. crickets Aug 2020 #36

I welcome everyone who votes for Biden. MineralMan Aug 2020 #37

oh us terribly dumb Democrats at it again SiliconValley_Dem Aug 2020 #39