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In response to "how can voters in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago vote for all the southern senators and representatives? -- nm" by charlie

Forgive me if I'm wrong, but doesn't some of the basic measures have fairly broad support, even in red states?

Posted by Name Withheld By Request (aka BlueKopo) Apr 21 '13, 14:03

It's my understanding that the mobilization is what is feared. Not the overall electorate.

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Heidi Heitkamp voted with the 6% of her state that supported no more background checks. - Will Hunting Apr 21, 14:07 7
- This was my thinking...She can't trust that the 94% will step up for her because... - Name Withheld By Request Apr 21, 14:25 6
  - no, because the NRA has made clear that if you vote against them on anything, they will spend whatever it takes to replace you - charlie Apr 21, 14:27 5
    - There does come a point where I have trouble blasting the people willing to invest their time and money as opposed to those who can't be bothered. - Name Withheld By Request Apr 21, 14:31 4
      - PS: If money bought elections alone, Linda McMahon would be a senator today. Ditto Meg Whitman. -- nm - Name Withheld By Request Apr 21, 14:31 3
        
        they were both terrible, rich candidates -- nm - charlie Apr 21, 14:33 2
        
        My point is that a well-funded candidate can still beat the NRA if the gun control supporters only support their candidate. -- nm - Name Withheld By Request Apr 21, 14:38 1
        
        in theory. no candidate wants to be the first one to put that theory to the test -- nm - charlie Apr 21, 14:41

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