That’s’ majority vote. Had we had that it would have been Clinton/Gore/Obama 25 years of (u name it)
I see where you’re coming from but don’t necessarily agree. I think if people like me (a conservative in deep blue California) knew that our presidential vote would actually count for something instead of being a urination in the wind, we’d be much more likely to show up and vote. And that could realistically change the overall numbers.
I voted for (Palin) in 2008 but stayed home in 2012 because there was zero chance of Romney winning California and my congress guy is in a safe seat.
And in 2000, I’m fairly certain the popular vote totals would have been different if all the voters knew that they’d have more of a voice in what are currently non-competitive states.
Of course, I could very well be way wrong.