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The 2016 election will be decided by seven states — and Florida is an absolute must-win
hotair.com ^
| 5/6/2015
| Allahpundit
Posted on 05/07/2015 7:58:47 AM PDT by rktman
Just something Ive been thinking about, sitting here playing with the RSLCs new 2016 electoral map widget and drinking heavily. Create Your Own Path to 270 Map, the widget beckons. Yeah, go ahead. You go find yourself a path to 270.
Heres what Ive got.(see graphic)
Each blue state you see there has been blue in every presidential election since 1992, with the sole exception of New Mexico which has been blue in every election since 1992 except for 2004. Obama won the state by 10 points three years ago against Romney and by 15 points seven years ago against McCain; if Hillary cant protect an advantage like that and ends up losing the state next year, it would mean some sort of catastrophic national failure of her campaign that would make NMs electoral votes irrelevant anyway.
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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Constitution/Conservatism; Philosophy; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 16selections; biggov; cheaters
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Food for thought. Conservatives must be active or we'll end up with another 4 years of constitution loathing libs running the show. And that is a dark lane to be sure.
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posted on
05/07/2015 7:58:48 AM PDT
by
rktman
To: rktman
This post has “RINO/GOP-e’ STENCH all over it. Why go for JUST 270 why NOT get as much as Reagan did in 1984(49 State LANDSLIDE)!?
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posted on
05/07/2015 8:02:17 AM PDT
by
US Navy Vet
(Go Packers! Go Rockies! Go Boston Bruins! See, I'm "Diverse"!)
To: US Navy Vet
Of course, that requires having a Reaganesque candidate.
Good thing we have one!
In the spirit of spreading the GOPe vote as thin as possible, should frame the nomination campaign to be all the non-Reaganesque’s in one large camp.... versus Cruz.
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posted on
05/07/2015 8:08:48 AM PDT
by
C210N
(When people fear government there is tyranny; when government fears people there is liberty)
To: rktman
The author is making the assumption that the GOP candidate will be another McCain/Romney style whipped dog afraid to challenge the Democrat minority candidate of the season. There are a number of potential GOP candidates that won’t follow that path.
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posted on
05/07/2015 8:10:05 AM PDT
by
norwaypinesavage
(The Stone Age did not end because we ran out of stones)
To: rktman
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posted on
05/07/2015 8:18:41 AM PDT
by
conservativejoy
(We Can Elect Ted Cruz! Pray Hard, Work Hard, Trust God!)
To: norwaypinesavage
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posted on
05/07/2015 8:19:05 AM PDT
by
scooby321
To: rktman
Without the blacks voting in record numbers, Virginia, Ohio, and Florida are likely wins.
To: conservativejoy
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posted on
05/07/2015 8:29:30 AM PDT
by
rktman
(Served in the Navy to protect the rights of those that want to take some of mine away. Odd, eh?)
To: wolfman23601
You seem to forget, crisp $100 bill and a ride to the polling place. Several times.
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posted on
05/07/2015 8:30:58 AM PDT
by
rktman
(Served in the Navy to protect the rights of those that want to take some of mine away. Odd, eh?)
To: rktman
These days, there is no indication whatsoever that ‘favorite son’ candidates bring their state’s EVs with them. And in 2106, even a FL/OH ticket isn’t enough to win unless there is a larger overall trend to flipping close states from Dems to GOP.
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posted on
05/07/2015 8:33:09 AM PDT
by
jjotto
("Ya could look it up!")
To: rktman
If the GOP gives me Jeb Bush, the GOP can go to Hell.
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posted on
05/07/2015 8:33:33 AM PDT
by
chris37
(Heartless)
To: US Navy Vet
You mean stand for something? Have principles and be able to articulate them?
The GOP suffers Stockholm Syndrome and will never stand up.
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posted on
05/07/2015 8:35:20 AM PDT
by
Ray76
(Obama says, "Unlike my mum, Ruth has all the documents needed to prove who Mark's father was.")
To: chris37
Yep, if Jeb’s on the ticket, voters will stay home in droves. I will vote on other races and write in Cruz.
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posted on
05/07/2015 8:36:26 AM PDT
by
conservativejoy
(We Can Elect Ted Cruz! Pray Hard, Work Hard, Trust God!)
To: chris37
If the GOP gives me Jeb Bush, the GOP can go to Hell
ABSOLUTELY! For once, Jesse Jerkson was right, STAY OUT THE BUSHES!! And for that matter the Clintons, and Cuomos and Kennedys. Enough with the damn dynasties!
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posted on
05/07/2015 8:42:29 AM PDT
by
Impala64ssa
(You call me an islamophobe like it's a bad thing.)
To: rktman
Therefore Bush or Rubio (GOPe / RINO / WSJ Liberals) must be the nominee?
Pah!
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posted on
05/07/2015 8:53:42 AM PDT
by
Uncle Miltie
(we also gave those who wished to destroy space to do that - Baltimore's Democrat Mayor)
To: chris37
If the GOP gives us Jeb Bush, I will actively campaign for anyone else, and ask all conservatives to do so also.
Just say “NO” to Bush / Clinton / Bush / Clinton
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posted on
05/07/2015 8:54:41 AM PDT
by
Uncle Miltie
(we also gave those who wished to destroy space to do that - Baltimore's Democrat Mayor)
To: rktman
Since only 7 states determine who wins, why should any other state bother voting?
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posted on
05/07/2015 8:57:21 AM PDT
by
dforest
To: rktman
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posted on
05/07/2015 9:32:06 AM PDT
by
Impy
(They pull a knife, you pull a gun. That's the CHICAGO WAY, and that's how you beat the rats!)
To: norwaypinesavage
The author is making the assumption that the GOP candidate will be another McCain/Romney style whipped dog afraid to challenge the Democrat minority candidate of the season. There are a number of is ONE potential GOP candidate s that wont follow that path.Fixed it.
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posted on
05/07/2015 9:42:00 AM PDT
by
Rodamala
To: rktman
I am voting for Cruz. However, I predicted a Walker/Rubio ticket a while back. Definitely not my first choice, but I will be happy with that ticket if a President Walker appoints Cruz to the US Supreme Court to replace Ruth Buzzie.
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