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Originally Posted by somerfrost
Obama's % of white vote was most by Democrat since Carter (tied Clinton's % in reelection)...that is the one figure that really gives me hope. I think the Republicans need to start distancing themselves from the religious right, as several Rep spokespersons have observed, they are becoming the party of the white southern male...they are even in trouble in the midwest. In 2050 when minority groups outnumber whites, they will be in danger of becoming irrelevant. It will be an interesting next 8 years!
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The Republicans will get a boost though once the 2010 Census comes out and the electoral college is adjusted. Based on expectations:
States gaining an electoral vote:
Texas ( possibly 4)
Florida (possibly 2)
Arizona (possibly 2)
Georgia
California
Nevada
Utah
States losing an electoral vote:
New York (possibly 2)
Ohio (possibly 2)
Illinois
Iowa
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Michigan
Missouri
Pennsylvania