Since 1992, the Democratic candidate for president has won the states of Vermont, Massacusetts, Rhode Island, Maryland, New York, Illinois, Hawaii and California. They have won these states by a wide average margin of more than 14 points (14.625%). In each of these states, the Democrats won a statewide election in 2006.
In California, the Republican governor (who won re-election in 2006) has decidely "liberal" positions (pro-choice, anti-offsore drilling, pro-global warming legislation, opposed placing the national guard at the Mexican border, etc.). California also re-elected a Democratic senator by a wide margin in 2006.
These states represent 140 electoral votes. Is there anything Republicans can do to break this 15 year voting trend in 2008?
2006-12-11 23:07:38 · 2 answers · asked by Timothy B 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Urinating up hill is probably easier than getting voters to change their political philosophies.
Republicans need to find viable candidates, come up with an agenda acceptable to the voters, then get the message out.
They successfully did this in 1994 when Republicans won many seats in the House and in the Senate. Since then, many Republicans have been stinking up the place.
I am a conservative and do everything I can to promote conservative values. But, most people will not be persuaded when it comes to trying to change political views.
2006-12-11 23:14:59 · answer #1 · answered by regerugged 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Cheat ... wouldn't be anything they haven't done before!
2006-12-12 07:54:33 · answer #2 · answered by CxeLady 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋