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10. National Democratic party is correct to write the state off.

Reply to IronLionZion (Reply #7)

Wed Oct 30, 2013, 07:29 AM

Oct 2013

Just like it's written off Wyoming, Oklahoma, Idaho, Kansas, Utah, Alabama, etc.

The best that state can do in terms of national office seekers is Joe Manchin.

In 2008, 20% of Democratic primary voters admitted they voted for Clinton because Obama is black.

National Democrats are not going to do well in any demographic where people are more likely to believe Jesus rode a dinosaur than believe the science behind climate change.

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National Democratic party is correct to write the state off. geek tragedy Oct 2013 #10

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They aren't worth his time. They hate him for being black. geek tragedy Oct 2013 #12

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Wrong theHandpuppet Oct 2013 #15

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One Senator will be a Republican, and Manchin may as well be a Republican nt geek tragedy Oct 2013 #18

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3 ev's n2doc Oct 2013 #9

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