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SomedayKindaLove

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31. Just like much of the coastal states are blue

Reply to Marcuse (Reply #12)

Sat Jul 4, 2026, 05:37 PM

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Even the “wet” counties along the Mississippi are blue, while inland is solid red.

Water dwellers - blue
Land dwellers - red

We need more rivers!!!

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Other people who live in college towns. yardwork Yesterday #19

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