[Perdogg]

I know John Anderson took votes away from Carter in NY. But California was Reagan Country.

Ford actually won California in 1976 49.35% to 47.57%.

In 1980 Reagan got 52.69% of the vote. Carter only got 35.91% and John Anderson got 8.62% of the vote.

Now Californians would vote for an ass if it had a “D” beside it.

Ford took Illinois 50.10% to 48.13% in 1976. Reagan took it 49.65% with Carter getting 41.72% and Anderson 7.30%.

In 1984 Reagan won Illinois by 12.5% and California by 16.0%.

[Don'tMessWithTexas]

California used to be reliable electorally until 1992. In fact, a Republican won California in 1968, 1972, 1976, 1980, 1984 and 1988. In 1992, Perot took votes from GHWB, giving the state to Clinton. So that loss was understandable.

But what happened after 1992 that put California solidly in the Democratic column?

[Grizzled Bear]

Now Californians would vote for an ass if it had a “D” beside it.

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California went for Kerry, right?

;-)