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Hortensis

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18. Wow, you MISSED the whole cliffhanger in FL? Of course, in the end
Tue Dec 8, 2020, 11:57 AM
Dec 2020

Trump won, 51.2% to 47.9%, but for a long time no one knew how it was going to turn out.

Almost all Hispanic groups are solidly conservative overall, so in the end increased Hispanic turnout tipped it. Understanding that for the most part Hispanic conservatives are as antagonistic to undocumented immigrants as any others, and as antagonistic to Democrats.

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I am hoping that nation will form on a remote island. Siwsan Dec 2020 #1
I like your idea better than mine. Magoo48 Dec 2020 #2
I think that Trumpism will increase to a peak in about 2035. NCjack Dec 2020 #3
Yes, they are experiencing the effects of rising sea levels already. Magoo48 Dec 2020 #7
The resistance will be lead by Atlantic malaise Dec 2020 #4
A steady pressure from low pressure, so to speak. Yup. Magoo48 Dec 2020 #8
Submerged continental shelves are the most productive parts of the ocean biologically. Klaralven Dec 2020 #5
A truly positive spin unless, of course, one happens to live there. Magoo48 Dec 2020 #9
If it happens.... RealityCheque Dec 2020 #6
Yes indeed, one toady is much the same as another. Magoo48 Dec 2020 #10
Speaking of toadies... RealityCheque Dec 2020 #19
My near daily reminder here that there are Democrats in Florida mcar Dec 2020 #11
Right! Particularly those of us who are... Towlie Dec 2020 #15
I'm in west Central FL mcar Dec 2020 #16
I know you are there and working hard. I too have dem friends in Florida. Magoo48 Dec 2020 #21
I spend a lot of time cursing out my state government mcar Dec 2020 #22
It really shouldn't be, but the Democratic Party in Florida seems really weak. marmar Dec 2020 #12
Wow, you MISSED the whole cliffhanger in FL? Of course, in the end Hortensis Dec 2020 #18
When we melt all the ice, FL becomes an underwater theme park. roamer65 Dec 2020 #13
I don't trust that video. Towlie Dec 2020 #17
In 60 years or so we will find out. roamer65 Dec 2020 #23
Then why not buy a place in the Bahamas where the sea will be magically held back? Towlie Dec 2020 #24
I'll be dead. roamer65 Dec 2020 #25
Born and raised there. Left. NCDem47 Dec 2020 #14
First decree... lame54 Dec 2020 #20
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