(01-28-2019, 07:41 AM)mikesez Wrote:

(01-27-2019, 08:48 PM)flsprtsgod Wrote: They'll fix that problem just as soon as they can get rid of that damn Electoral College that gives those hayseed rubes any kinda political power.

Middle America will have just as much power before and after the electoral college goes away.
Voters in the Dakotas and in Oklahoma would see ads for a general election for President for the first time that anyone can remember.

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(01-27-2019, 06:56 PM)StroudCrowd1 Wrote: That message ain't gonna fly in middle America though.

if you're talking about the message of socialism FDR and LBJ cleaned up all of those States with their socialist message.

If you're talking about the message of Trump bashing, these states were able to stomach the insults Trump and how to his opponents. Surely they can stomach some insults coming back the other way.

Are you saying they would have same power after as they do now? If so, I agree. They have no population, therefore limited power.

I was in North Dakota for a short period before/during/after the Presidential election. The people are very conservative and the TV ads were brutal. 99.9% Bernie and then switched over to 100% Clinton presidential ads. However, North Dakotans typically vote with their heads, not hearts or emotions. They bounce from Rep to Dem every few years. It is what is best for farmers, oil, and people in that order. They saw promise in Heitkamp when she was elected but quickly saw through her as her voting quickly went partisan and eventually solely for the lobbyists. The voting dynamic is split between Farmers/Middle & lower class and Teachers & Meds/Upper class. These would be the three highest employers in the state centered around the most populated areas of Grand Forks and Fargo.

Very few folks in the Dakotas would stomach a socialist agenda even if they agree on some Dem policies. Heck, they just passed laws for no DUI on horse or bike and they allow UTVs/ATVs on major roads!

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