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n2doc

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6. Dems have a long ways to go

Reply to SoCalDem (Original post)

Sat Jun 22, 2013, 06:35 PM

Jun 2013

http://www.270towin.com/states/Texas

Carter was the last Dem to win there. The last election Rmoney, who ran the most anti-hispanic campaign in history, won by 16%. That was actually more of a victory margin than McCain had. And it has held relatively constant for the last 20 years (if you include Perot in the R side). Democrats need a 10% swing in actual counted voters to take Texas. Which probably requires a larger number of registered voters.

It isn't impossible, but don't be kidding yourself about how it is going to be inevitable.

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This is why Texas should matter so much to Dems [View all] SoCalDem Jun 2013 OP

All states should matter, Dean had the right idea. Warpy Jun 2013 #1

I don't see "wiggle-room" as silly SoCalDem Jun 2013 #2

It's not a silly scenario DontTreadOnMe Jun 2013 #3

I don't see a time when Texas will be reliably blue, LuvNewcastle Jun 2013 #4

Texas is nothing like Ohio Major Nikon Jun 2013 #5

The voters have to register and vote! LeftInTX Jun 2013 #7

That's exactly why Texas is so ripe Major Nikon Jun 2013 #8

I only compared Texas and Ohio in regards to LuvNewcastle Jun 2013 #9

Dems have a long ways to go n2doc Jun 2013 #6