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Originally Posted by Guest
The Dem win in VA was not due to Trump or any overwhelming move to the left. I was simply due to the changing demographics of the voters from conservative to the leftists in No. VA, Richmond and Norfolk areas. Nothing more and nothing less. Given these demographics VA will be a blue lefty state for the rest of our lifetimes. Urban areas are really dominating U.S. elections to the dismay of most areas of the country. No wonder the lefties do not like the Electoral College.
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That is certainly the wall to wall talk on Fox and any right wing website.
Truth is that it is a combination of a few things.
Certainly demographics played a part.....also more educated voters came out (see exit polls) and since Trump, the are leaving Republican Party.
My opinion....it has to do with Trump. First, you cannot ignore his approval ratings; they are not made up and are very consistent. His extremism (white populist nationalism extremism) is going to drive voters NOT an overwhelming move to the left, but an attempt to move toward center, as Trump moves further and further away from Republican ideals and values.
It does not mean a move to the left, but I assume you support Trump, and most of his followers close their eyes and never see him at fault. It is not only domestically where Trump is hurting...read today where almost 70% of our allies don't trust him.
When the world sees the United States as the single only country IN THE ENTIRE WORLD not to feel climate is a problem. Whether the Paris Accord can do anything or not, we really look like idiots.
You also need to look at the down ballot in VA. That was a landslide without a question, and THAT reflects the party.
I am aware that Trump supporters ignore the polls, but I suggest, IF you want to be grounded, read them. His approval ratings keep declining....that lack of trust keeps increasing.