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In reply to the discussion: CNN has called Alaska for Sanders [View all]SheilaT
(23,156 posts)53. So outside the cities,
in the vast open areas, people just get together in smaller numbers and phone in the results?
I've never even had the pleasure of visiting Alaska, and if I ever do I'll probably not really see very much of the state, no doubt like almost all visitors. For some reason, looking at the caucus results today with a map of Alaska in front of me is making me think a lot about just how huge it is.
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Well, it does. These states are less diverse and less populated than upcoming contests.
MADem
Mar 2016
#22
I think it is because people are trying to fit the facts to the existing narrative.
JonLeibowitz
Mar 2016
#62
Washington state is over 77% white-if that's "diverse" to you, you do not understand the meaning of
MADem
Mar 2016
#26
Alaska, Washington, and Hawaii have every strong liberal demographics, that's true
Scootaloo
Mar 2016
#54
Strong firearms regulations, assault weapon bans, and comprehensive background checks, yup.
Scootaloo
Mar 2016
#70
Gun loving, low population per square mile state, substantially rural, more white than not.
MADem
Mar 2016
#75
I really am trying to point out the locations where his popularity is greatest, as judged by the
MADem
Mar 2016
#84
Look at the total delegate take from those states. Now look at the take in NY, PA, CT.
MADem
Mar 2016
#90
These are REAL people. Hard working people. They wonder about the future.
Elmer S. E. Dump
Mar 2016
#25
But, but, but...he was supposed to drop out and Hillary was supposed to be anointed president.
Deadshot
Mar 2016
#31