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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Obama opens up six point lead over Romney in...Virginia. [View all]WI_DEM
(33,497 posts)16. Not likely, remember Obama did win VA in 2008
narrowly, but a win. There are at least 15 states that the GOP will win no matter who they nominate. States like Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, Nebraska, Oklahoma, West Virginia, Kansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, and a few other southern states. Now Reagan won Mondale 49 states to 1 (plus DC). So not likely to be another 1984.
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Virginia is must win for any Republican. For a Democrat VA is a nice bonus, but not essential
bluestateguy
Feb 2012
#4
Don't forget that us Northern Virginians are also incredibly cool and good looking
FSogol
Feb 2012
#41
Romney will pick McDonnell for VP and VA is lost. If FL is close or Obama is winning, Romney will
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2012
#9
Yes, I understand that, but I was hoping that he would still win these states. Just for bragging
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2012
#25