News Can Kerry Win Over the Southern States?

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The discussion centers on the potential for John Kerry to win over Southern states in the upcoming election against George W. Bush. Participants express skepticism about Kerry's chances, citing his early peak in popularity and concerns over his ability to maintain support without alienating key voter demographics. The sentiment suggests that Bush's established base and the polarized political climate could favor his reelection. Additionally, the impact of potential vice presidential picks, like John Edwards, is debated, with some arguing that a Southern candidate could help Kerry. Overall, the conversation reflects a belief that Kerry's strategy may mirror past electoral failures, particularly that of Michael Dukakis.
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Kerry has to take all of the states Gore took in 2000 plus one other, fairly populous state. Examples Ohio, Tennessee, Florida. The dems seem to be writing Florida off, for obvious reasons. But Ohio has been hard hit by layoffs and could be up for grabs.
 
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But how can Kerry possibly hope to win all those southern states that Gore won because he was a southerner? :wink:

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Southern States?

Originally posted by Njorl
But how can Kerry possibly hope to win all those southern states that Gore won because he was a southerner? :wink:

Njorl

Umm, which southern states would those be? (Yeah, I saw the wink, but some folks might be taken in).
 

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