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In reply to the discussion: Democrats need to understand the rural voter [View all]lostnfound
(16,171 posts)17. Yes. The Wyoming voter has 65 times more power in the Senate than a California voter
Mitch McConnell can be made Senate Maj Leader by less than 9% of the nations voters. (The smallest 25 states have 17% of the countrys population, so to have a majority there you need 9%. Im ignoring the possible disparities in voters vs people.)
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all the right-wing hate radio stations in my town are talking out the ass shows all day
mdbl
Nov 2020
#90
Yes. The Wyoming voter has 65 times more power in the Senate than a California voter
lostnfound
Nov 2020
#17
how do you 'break through' with a person who would chop off their little finger if you guaranteed
Celerity
Nov 2020
#16
They aren't ignorant or uneducated, they are MISeducated. Intentionally MISeducated.
lostnfound
Nov 2020
#34
Maybe an "end run" using the principles of their own religion, without even mentioning politics.
Binkie The Clown
Nov 2020
#56
I feel your pain. I have a couple relatives who are stuck in that loop. nt
Binkie The Clown
Nov 2020
#82
Agreed. I have relatives who have moved from larger urban centers to smaller rural areas.
Caliman73
Nov 2020
#73
Can't change them. We should focus on the youth vote...they voted in lrg #s
Thekaspervote
Nov 2020
#31
If the callous disregard of farmers isn't enough to put a big dent in the GOP hold on rural votes,
BobTheSubgenius
Nov 2020
#44
+1000. Let the ignorant prejudiced rural types understand US, and fall in line. (nt)
Paladin
Nov 2020
#62