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In reply to the discussion: Romney's 269 Electoral Vote Strategy Will Begin This Weekend. [View all]cthulu2016
(10,960 posts)83. 0% chance of a NE district EV this year. 0%. Really.
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Not likely. Nevada is looking very good for Obama. To even 'quietly' pull out of Ohio
WI_DEM
Oct 2012
#3
Nevada? Hmmm, isn't that where Sheldon Adelson lurks amidst the Republican Casinos?
Berlum
Oct 2012
#85
Nevada is already gone for Romney. Remember how Reid couldn't win - but he did, easily.
Pirate Smile
Oct 2012
#4
I believe President Obama will win Nevada. Colorado, I'm not so sure about.
David Zephyr
Oct 2012
#43
If Obama wins OH (very, very likely), WI (almost certain), and IA or NV he gets 271
SWTORFanatic
Oct 2012
#49
Exactly. Melman, who polled for Reid in 2010, is polling for Obama and says he is up 5-8%
Pirate Smile
Oct 2012
#21
Just watch where Romney campaigns starting this weekend, especially next week.
David Zephyr
Oct 2012
#12
Mitt needs to win ALL the swing states. While yes in theory, if he don't win Ohio, the
graham4anything
Oct 2012
#62
iirc, Dems need to return a bit more than 1/3 of the seats we lost in 2010 to take the house
0rganism
Oct 2012
#74
hold current leads in Florida, Virginia, north Carolina...did I miss something
Tribetime
Oct 2012
#51
I agree with what you say but the 269/269 scenario has been floating around for weeks and
Samantha
Oct 2012
#63
Thanks. The OP was about the tight vice Romney is now facing. I don't think he can get more than 269
David Zephyr
Oct 2012
#73
Interesting thought, but Romney cannot win Nevada - his odds are better in Ohio and New Hampshire
Texas Lawyer
Oct 2012
#68