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In reply to the discussion: We should dispel one big myth about Trump's base. [View all]KPN
(15,725 posts)24. Generally speaking, you are right on. The key is they are only 30-35%.
What about the other 13-18% who voted for him? Are they firm Rs, or might they vote D in 2018 and beyond? And why would they? Is backlash to Trumpism sufficient to carry VA results elsewhere and in 2020 and beyond?
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Yep, he could shoot someone in Times Square and grab their sisters/daughters/moms by the whatever
Madam45for2923
Nov 2017
#1
How do the same women feel about their daughters being grabbed like that. Hope not the same.
Madam45for2923
Nov 2017
#13
Northam actually did as bad in rural VA as Clinton, Obama, and Kerry.
DemocratSinceBirth
Nov 2017
#5
The percentage of Americans living in rural areas has decreased since our founding.
DemocratSinceBirth
Nov 2017
#62
SHitler's Base just want him to hate & hurt the same people THEY hate & want to hurt
CousinIT
Nov 2017
#6
and despite the real knowledge that the election was dirty and Russia installed Trump ...
Botany
Nov 2017
#15