[fantail 1952]

Perhaps you are unaware that Mondale did not win MN. Only the graciousness of Reagan by conceding there, was Fritz saved the ignominious loss of his home state. DC, under the best of circumstances, is a total loss politically, and in fact should not be allowed ANY electoral votes....

[DrC]

“Perhaps you are unaware that Mondale did not win MN. Only the graciousness of Reagan by conceding there, was Fritz saved the ignominious loss of his home state.”

You’re right: I’m not aware of this, as according to official compilations, Mondale won MN by 3761 votes: http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1984election.pdf

What do you know about these results that I don’t?