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patphil

(6,271 posts)

12. Florida has 30 electoral votes.

Reply to babylonsister (Original post)

Tue Apr 2, 2024, 10:59 AM

Apr 2

That's more than Georgia (16) and Arizona (11) combined.
Without Florida, I don't see any way Trump could beat President Biden.

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Biden campaign announces it will target flipping Trump's Florida [View all] babylonsister Apr 2 OP

Here's a tip superpatriotman Apr 2 #1

Do that in Texas too and there would never be another R pres TxGuitar Apr 2 #31

A noble aspiration calguy Apr 2 #2

The bigger factor might Bettie Apr 2 #5

Yup Johnny2X2X Apr 2 #6

Yeah, those red state-blue state maps are deceiving. CrispyQ Apr 2 #8

Hey CrispyQ, how can i get the hi-res image for that? 70sEraVet Apr 2 #30

I saved the image off of DU but if you google "land doesn't vote" you'll find other sources. -nt CrispyQ Apr 3 #35

I have been hoping to see Texas turn blue for two decades now. Lonestarblue Apr 2 #10

I'm hoping the same thing you're hoping calguy Apr 2 #7

Reproductive rights AND marajuana legalization will be on the ballot. CaptainTruth Apr 2 #11

well then maybe... just remember hrc going after states she wanted and not states she needed dembotoz Apr 2 #28

Or, it could be a feint by Biden Wednesdays Apr 2 #15

Excellent point calguy Apr 2 #16

I thought the same thing. Sky Jewels Apr 2 #19

Maybe edhopper Apr 2 #3

Either way I'm fine with it. Omnipresent Apr 2 #4

MAGA inexplicably gained with Florida Latinos the last 2 elections IronLionZion Apr 2 #9

Florida has 30 electoral votes. patphil Apr 2 #12

The little general duhhhhhSantis will do everything in his power to restrict voting and hand Florida to Trump. NoMoreRepugs Apr 2 #13

Great idea! lark Apr 2 #14

Yes! UCmeNdc Apr 2 #17

It's unlikely to work ScratchCat Apr 2 #18

This would be nice, unfortunately it seems that the state party in Florida is disorganized. Music Man Apr 2 #20

Good republianmushroom Apr 2 #21

Flip Texas too! ananda Apr 2 #22

Holy Shit yankee87 Apr 2 #23

I have friends in several parts of Florida.... SergeStorms Apr 2 #24

Rick Scott won his senate seat by less than 1% mcar Apr 2 #25

Every state going after reproductive rights should be a target... JT45242 Apr 2 #26

It looks like Obama's "50 state" strategy. The one that won TWICE in 2008 and 2012. 4lbs Apr 2 #27

Even if Biden doesn't win Florida TlalocW Apr 2 #29

Better he go after votes. I don't trust the electoral college or the supreme court. Autumn Apr 2 #32

And that would be so appropriate, my dear. Kath2 Apr 2 #33

Worth a try! calimary Apr 2 #34