She had a lower popular vote until California hit. Trump never campaigned in California, because what is the point.Quote:
Originally Posted by BriarFox
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She had a lower popular vote until California hit. Trump never campaigned in California, because what is the point.Quote:
Originally Posted by BriarFox
Yes, I suppose when Trump looked at millions of people who constantly have good weather, a killer economy, and a healthy lifestyle, there really was no point in taking his brand of politics there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gelston
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Originally Posted by BriarFox
Explain to us all how winning the popular vote for President has anything to do with actually winning the Presidency.
While you're at it.. explain how gerrymandering has anything to do with the Presidential election.
These talks are always highly entertaining.
What purpose was it for him to campaign in California if he A, knew he wasn't going to win it regardless and B, didn't need it? Tell me the last Republican to win California.Quote:
Originally Posted by BriarFox
Don't worry, I wouldn't want to let 8th-grade concepts interfere with your circle jerk.
Bush 1, which you could have found on Wikipedia...Quote:
Originally Posted by Gelston
....I knew the answer. That is my point.Quote:
Originally Posted by BriarFox
It's not a very good point. California has had Republican governors in office for more years than Democratic ones since Reagan left in 1975. Had Trump been more centrist, more fiscally conservative and socially liberal, he would have had a pretty good shot in CA.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gelston
"Republicans" And no, my point stands. It is a very valid point. Bush Jr was elected twice and Trump was Elected WITHOUT California. You don't need it to win and it is a hard state to get. There is NO fucking point in wasting time and money campaigning there because it isn't winnable.Quote:
Originally Posted by BriarFox
You're arguing to one side of me. I'm not saying that Trump should have campaigned in California. He never could have won it. I mentioned California because its popular vote illustrates why Trump won. He won because he appealed to a vague nostalgia, a fear of difference, and a deeply rooted chauvinism. That message never would have gained traction in a generally prosperous and liberal place like California. It did gain traction across enough of the U.S. to pull off an Electoral College upset and steal the election, but he wasn't (and isn't) as popular nation-wide as you're making him out to be.
Here's the take-away: Literally the majority of people in the U.S. don't like Trump. We're currently in a government of the minority.