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Arugula Latte

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17. Unfortunately, though, they have all too much power in way too many states.

Reply to Ikonoklast (Reply #10)

Fri Jan 25, 2013, 12:48 PM

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GOP Panic Move Will Backfire [View all] babylonsister Jan 2013 OP

I would call them pigs but I like pigs BeyondGeography Jan 2013 #1

No animal deserves to be compared to the ReTHUGlicans! MoonRiver Jan 2013 #3

Did This Electoral Change Come Up At The Repugs Recent Retreat They Just Had..... global1 Jan 2013 #2

I heard it was discussed before the 2012 election. MoonRiver Jan 2013 #4

The Republicans spend a lot of money with their think tanks rhett o rick Jan 2013 #5

Not wise to assume their plan will fail peace frog Jan 2013 #6

There is nothing to fight until it becomes reality. It's all hypothetical at this point. randome Jan 2013 #7

If there is "nothing to fight" as you state peace frog Jan 2013 #8

I suppose be ready to file the requisite lawsuits. randome Jan 2013 #9

You have greater faith in the courts than I do peace frog Jan 2013 #11

It is not at all hypothetical, there are already two states that do this...... Bandit Jan 2013 #12

What 2 states are already doing this? randome Jan 2013 #13

Nebraska and Maine Bandit Jan 2013 #14

I wasn't aware that ANY state had changed the way electoral votes are allocated. randome Jan 2013 #16

I have no idea whether any of this was challenged in those two states LeftInTX Jan 2013 #19

Actually, Maine started in the 1800s when they seceded from Massachusetts. randome Jan 2013 #23

The coming permanent Republican Party as minority status is not only coming, it has arrived. Ikonoklast Jan 2013 #10

From your mouth to...um...does the ether have ears? great white snark Jan 2013 #15

Unfortunately, though, they have all too much power in way too many states. Arugula Latte Jan 2013 #17

Demographic Change. You either embrace it, or the changes overwhelm you. Ikonoklast Jan 2013 #21

The Republican increase in power in states like Wisconsin and Michigan are disheartening, though. Arugula Latte Jan 2013 #24

I would like to think that most Americans would see the inherent unfairness of this plan nobodyspecial Jan 2013 #18

K & R. Maybe they just the outcome to be closer to make stealing elections easier? n/t FSogol Jan 2013 #20

This will further the erosion of the republican base DerelictDeminGA Jan 2013 #22

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