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cliffordu

(30,994 posts) Sat Oct 20, 2012, 01:49 PM Oct 2012

I have an honest question. (for a change)

WHY THE HELL IS OHIO SO GODDAMNED IMPORTANT???

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I have an honest question. (for a change) (Original Post) cliffordu Oct 2012 OP

Weird statistic Kalidurga Oct 2012 #1

It's like a perfect cross section of the US RomneyLies Oct 2012 #2

you can watch Nevada instead quinnox Oct 2012 #3

18 electoral votes. Ilsa Oct 2012 #4

Kalidurga

(14,177 posts)

1. Weird statistic

Reply to cliffordu (Original post)

Sat Oct 20, 2012, 01:52 PM

Oct 2012

Very few presidents have become president without Ohio. But, I think it's very possible to become president without Ohio.

RomneyLies

(3,333 posts)

2. It's like a perfect cross section of the US

Reply to cliffordu (Original post)

Sat Oct 20, 2012, 01:54 PM

Oct 2012

Marketing firms constantly test market products in Ohio because of this.

quinnox

(20,600 posts)

3. you can watch Nevada instead

Reply to cliffordu (Original post)

Sat Oct 20, 2012, 01:55 PM

Oct 2012

It is interesting, Nevada has picked the winner correctly for the last 8 presidential elections. So watch what happens on election night there for a good clue.

Ilsa

(61,695 posts)

4. 18 electoral votes.

Reply to cliffordu (Original post)

Sat Oct 20, 2012, 02:55 PM

Oct 2012

I know it isn't a home run, and it has decreased by 2, But if it is close, you have to go for it.

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