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Ligyron

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35. That and the fact that many haven't seen any efforts made on their behalf by Congress.

Reply to Initech (Reply #22)

Sun Jan 8, 2017, 01:56 AM

Jan 2017

Even when they did vote. 40% just didn't even bother - most probably feeling it would make no difference. Never did before when they bothered.

That's my best guess anyway since I've never seen any studies, statistics concerning the demographics of this absent 40%.

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"What's the Big Deal?" Trump supporters don't care about Russian interference [View all] ProudLib72 Jan 2017 OP

This article is Exhibit A of the massive stupidity that infests the Republican Party nowadays. LonePirate Jan 2017 #1

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Deepthroat. notdarkyet Jan 2017 #23

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At least... atreides1 Jan 2017 #3

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If anyone in our party had even a whiff of a Russian connection HassleCat Jan 2017 #16

They are the Dem burden. gulliver Jan 2017 #17

The Democratic party should be focusing on younger voters. Initech Jan 2017 #19

I agree but I would go further than encouraging them. gulliver Jan 2017 #21

I think election day should be a national holiday. Initech Jan 2017 #22

That and the fact that many haven't seen any efforts made on their behalf by Congress. Ligyron Jan 2017 #35

No, they just want to see liberal tears. Initech Jan 2017 #18

Saw a guy on FB last night.. Docreed2003 Jan 2017 #31

Maybe somebody ought to clue them in Phoenix61 Jan 2017 #32

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