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gizamo t1_j9u3r9s wrote

Reply to comment by ExpensiveSwordfish65 in [OC] National Divorce by the Numbers (Politics, Demographics, GDP) by tabthough

Also, if a red state seceded, many/most of its Democrat voters would flee east or west, and probably not make it all the way to the coasts. So, states like UT, CO, AZ, NM, and all of Rust Belt would go blue quickly.

Edit: just imagine the exodus from Austin. That alone would easily flip AZ, NM, and probably GA.

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ExpensiveSwordfish65 t1_j9u4g06 wrote

I hope you're right. It's not like the military power would allow no territorial bridges from one side of the coast to another.

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tosser1579 t1_j9v4uwq wrote

GA already flipped.

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Irishknife t1_j9vu28j wrote

considering they voted for a lot of republicans in 2020 and warnock barely won over an exnfl player, i wouldnt hold my breath on that

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gizamo t1_j9v5rjs wrote

I think so, I too. But, it's possible that was only because Trump was such a terrible candidate in 2020. I'm excited to see if that holds up in 2024.

When states flip, I generally consider them purple for a few presidential elections.

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rushmc1 t1_j9vrkpj wrote

Best case scenario. Let's make it happen!

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