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dutch777

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5. Glad to see it but he will have a real uphill battle

Reply to Susan Calvin (Original post)

Mon Nov 15, 2021, 10:54 AM

Nov 2021

I have formulated a theory that Repugs like Abbott and DeSantis win in purple states because of one issue voters. Be it gun rights, anti-abortion, lower taxes, less government or a blind eye to racism and discrimination, it seems some voters will pull the R lever over just one of these issues, no matter how all the rest of the issues and D policy proposals-- like better schools, improved health care, etc. are more in their long term interests.

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Glad to see it but he will have a real uphill battle dutch777 Nov 2021 #5

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