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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Republican Enthusiasm Gap Could Spell Trouble For Party In November [View all]DallasNE
(7,403 posts)11. The New Hampshire And South Carolina Numbers
Have to be viewed with a grain of salt because they were open primaries which means independents also vote. In 2008 they had a choice of Republican or Democratic candidates to choose. This year there is no contested election for Democrats. Unless there is a way to only count Republican votes those totals are meaningless. Having said that, South Carolina is up enough that turnout likely was heavier but the New Hampshire turnout was almost certainly down -- we just don't know by how much in either case. Also, Missouri is meaningless because there was delegate selection in 2008 and none in 2012.
That leaves nominal gains in Iowa and Maine and very significant losses elsewhere.
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babylonsister
Feb 2012
OP
They want to complete their consolidation of state legislatures and governorships
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2012
#35
Look, they've been told that Mitt Romney is the presumed nominee. Many voters may
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2012
#6
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rocktivity
Feb 2012
#9
Looks like the need NOOT for enthusiasm...Up 35% in NC. Go Newtered ! nt
Laura PourMeADrink
Feb 2012
#18