Where are the majority of Americans? We have a rather large group in-between the two parties known as independents. True, some lean toward the Republicans, some lean toward the Democrats, a few with no leans. There are a few to the right of the GOP and a few to the left of the Democrats. But where are the majority of Americans? Where are their voting habits which either party must tap into to win elections?
Certainly not to the left or right of either major party, ideological wise. I believe the Northeast and West Coast certainly are more progressive than the rest of the nation. That the south and plain states, much more conservative. Perhaps the battle for the soul of America doesn't reside in any of those states. Maybe it is in just five or six states these days. Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin and maybe Minnesota which has been extremely close these last two elections.
Are we seeing a presidential battle where the Democrats are most assured of 234 electoral votes to the GOP's 219? Minus those six states I mentioned? Now it seems changes are afoot. Georgia and North Carolina seem to be moving in the blue direction while Pennsylvania is moving red. Indiana is a red state, if that movement continues we could see a 265-219 Democratic advantage where the Republicans must win the four remaining states. Ohio seems to be moving red, away from blue and being in a swing state category. Even so, that still leaves a 265-237 Democratic advantage with just Minnesota, Michigan and Wisconsin left on the map.
just some thoughts
