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yellowcanine

(35,699 posts)
Fri Oct 14, 2016, 10:46 AM Oct 2016

Texas is "Barely Republican" on Electoral-Vote.com

http://www.electoral-vote.com/

Of course Virginia is still "barely Democratic" which we know is no longer true so they may be behind on the VA polls. But I think this is the first time Texas has not been at least "leans Republican" so there must be significant movement in Clinton's general direction.
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jcgoldie

(11,635 posts)
1. That site isn't as accurate because
Fri Oct 14, 2016, 10:51 AM
Oct 2016

They only use the most recent poll not an aggregate. The last Texas poll showed Hillary down only 4 thus the "barely republican." Most sites average that result with previous polls that were not as close. I hope as more come out that trend persists however.

Historic NY

(37,452 posts)
4. If more people came out and registered to vote it could turn...
Fri Oct 14, 2016, 11:32 AM
Oct 2016

sadly people sometimes just aren't interested even when it means survival.

I live in a Democrat dominate county in NY but you'd never know it come election day.

okaawhatever

(9,462 posts)
8. A lot of effort has been put forth by the DNC and Latino groups to get Texas voters registered. This
Fri Oct 14, 2016, 12:49 PM
Oct 2016

election 15 million more voters were registered than in 2012.

hamsterjill

(15,223 posts)
7. We are working HARD down here!
Fri Oct 14, 2016, 12:39 PM
Oct 2016

Keep my beloved Texas in your thoughts. It's going to go blue. It's only a matter of when.

Thank you for positive vibes!

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