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Mz Pip

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10. I have a theory.

Reply to kpete (Original post)

Tue Jan 29, 2013, 05:50 PM

Jan 2013

I think these GOPers in some of these purple states think they have a shot of turning the states red in 2016. They don't want to dilute that chance by divvying up the electoral votes.

And some of these folks need a few democrats to vote for them if they want to be reelected. They'd be screwed royally on that one if they pulled a stunt like that.

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Secretary of State Jon Husted & other Republicans say Electoral College changes not in store for OH [View all] kpete Jan 2013 OP

I...don't....trust....them. louis-t Jan 2013 #1

Yeah! What you said! SnowCritter Jan 2013 #2

My fear is that... mpcamb Jan 2013 #20

These guys NEVER follow the rules. madashelltoo Jan 2013 #3

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They just want it out of the news for now coldbeer Jan 2013 #5

he left off the end which said "for now" leftyohiolib Jan 2013 #6

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NEVER believe what republicans say NEVER - when few are watching they will always lie & do the slimy LaPera Jan 2013 #9

I have a theory. Mz Pip Jan 2013 #10

Under new electoral scheme: Ohio: 14 R, 4 D elec votes, so I think they'd go for that net of 10 R progree Jan 2013 #15

I wouldn't leave out John2 Jan 2013 #17

Thanks! Mz Pip Jan 2013 #19

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It's a diversion tactic... FarPoint Jan 2013 #12

Bingo. PFunk Jan 2013 #13

Many of us in Ohio are on this.... FarPoint Jan 2013 #14

Translation: We're going to do it the minute no one's looking Jeff In Milwaukee Jan 2013 #16

+1. bemildred Jan 2013 #18

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