Some Moran
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Wed Nov-05-03 02:11 AM
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Why do a lot of pro-Bush states still have Democratic legislatures? |
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Do their citizens have multiple personalities or something? lol
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aldian159
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Wed Nov-05-03 02:13 AM
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1. local elections are more based on name recognition |
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and incumbents have a HUGE advantage. Massive
Considering that 90% of US house incumbents win, considering your average voter's ignorance on local reps, that percentage must be much higher. If I'm wrong let me know.
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elperromagico
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Wed Nov-05-03 02:14 AM
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It's a bit like Schwarzenegger's victory... people gravitate to the name they recognize the most.
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