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In reply to the discussion: Obama says Democrats lost by not showing up [View all]NewJeffCT
(56,828 posts)26. yes
Clinton got about the same in total as Obama did in 2012. However, Trump got 2 million more than Romney, including a significant increase in Florida.
In looking at Florida, Clinton received 4.5 million votes in Florida, while Obama received 4.2 million in 2012 and 4.3 million in 2008. The difference was all those votes in the panhandle and other rural areas that didn't turn out for Romney or McCain did turn out for Trump - Romney received a bit over 4.1 million in 2012 and McCain a bit under 4.1 million, but Trump increased Romney's total by 450k and got 4.6 million total. The entire state had a big increase overall. (9.1 million vs 8.3 million)
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But not enough did which is why I think polls should be open for 3 days to a week
cstanleytech
Dec 2016
#8
Here in Florida each county must offer early voted for at lest seven days, and
Jose Garcia
Dec 2016
#10
We did turn out to vote. He just turned out every white, racist, rural voter imaginable.
LonePirate
Dec 2016
#13
Hillary turned out virtually the same number of voters as Obama, despite the fact
pnwmom
Dec 2016
#28
Yup dems did it to themselves again. And lost the scotus for another generation
Ohioblue22
Dec 2016
#12
It's hard to see the 'disconnect' easier when Ds -even you say things like "stupid rural BS"
Sunlei
Dec 2016
#23
yes, once I watched 'Trumpland' (included plenty of interaction with locals)disconnect was clear.
Sunlei
Dec 2016
#20