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In reply to the discussion: A northerner's view of the south. [View all]Faygo Kid
(21,478 posts)18. This Michigander agrees, and is appalled at the state's Tea Party takeover
I'm in DC for now (born in Detroit, lived in Michigan 50+ years), but would like to retire back Home in a couple years. However, the corrupt GOP Michigan legislature gives me second thoughts. We considered other spots, like North Carolina, but that allegedly purple state is now in the grip of the worst right-wingers in the nation.
Northern end of the mitten - TC area or the Sunrise Side?
At least the fall colors must be beautiful today.
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Here's a map showing concentrations of tea party-type voters: surprise! They're all over.
7962
Oct 2013
#12
The laws for redistricting and the electoral college MUST change. They are causing the collapse of
judesedit
Oct 2013
#31
I'll add that a welcoming inclusiveness is the only way to bring in disaffected redsters.
ancianita
Oct 2013
#50