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9. At most though, that will cost us like 8-12 EV's

Sat Feb 14, 2026, 08:06 AM

Feb 14

It's exceptionally rare that elections are so close that 8-12 EV's are the deciding factor. 2000 was obviously an exception.

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I am fearful of the electoral college (again/still)... [View all] BigmanPigman Feb 13 OP

the electoral college gopiscrap Feb 13 #1

The BIG problem with the EC will be the 2030's for Democrats, not 2028... Jack Valentino Feb 13 #4

At most though, that will cost us like 8-12 EV's Polybius Feb 14 #9

Not sure why you are fearful Fiendish Thingy Feb 13 #5

Do you have a 2028 presidential candidate in mind? Frasier Balzov Feb 14 #6

Two years from now? BigmanPigman Feb 14 #7

Happy Valentine's Day BigmanPigman jfz9580m Feb 14 #8

Happy V-Day to YOU too! BigmanPigman Feb 14 #10