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SergeStorms

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24. I have friends in several parts of Florida....

Reply to babylonsister (Original post)

Tue Apr 2, 2024, 12:50 PM

Apr 2024

who say they've never seen the political climate this bad. People are in each other's faces about supporting Trump, with Trump signs, flags, banners etc. everywhere. Not to mention everyone carrying concealed handguns everywhere. They say it's like the wild west down there, and they're seriously considering leaving the state altogether. I fled the state 20 years ago after I first retired. After 4 years I couldn't take it anymore. I can deal with the snow and cold temps easier than I can right-wing zealots, and this was twenty years ago! I can't imagine what it's like down there now.
I haven't set foot in that state since.

I think Florida is a going to be very difficult to turn blue. Just my opinion.

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Biden campaign announces it will target flipping Trump's Florida [View all] babylonsister Apr 2024 OP

Here's a tip superpatriotman Apr 2024 #1

Do that in Texas too and there would never be another R pres TxGuitar Apr 2024 #31

A noble aspiration calguy Apr 2024 #2

The bigger factor might Bettie Apr 2024 #5

Yup Johnny2X2X Apr 2024 #6

Yeah, those red state-blue state maps are deceiving. CrispyQ Apr 2024 #8

Hey CrispyQ, how can i get the hi-res image for that? 70sEraVet Apr 2024 #30

I saved the image off of DU but if you google "land doesn't vote" you'll find other sources. -nt CrispyQ Apr 2024 #35

I have been hoping to see Texas turn blue for two decades now. Lonestarblue Apr 2024 #10

I'm hoping the same thing you're hoping calguy Apr 2024 #7

Reproductive rights AND marajuana legalization will be on the ballot. CaptainTruth Apr 2024 #11

well then maybe... just remember hrc going after states she wanted and not states she needed dembotoz Apr 2024 #28

Or, it could be a feint by Biden Wednesdays Apr 2024 #15

Excellent point calguy Apr 2024 #16

I thought the same thing. Sky Jewels Apr 2024 #19

Maybe edhopper Apr 2024 #3

Either way I'm fine with it. Omnipresent Apr 2024 #4

MAGA inexplicably gained with Florida Latinos the last 2 elections IronLionZion Apr 2024 #9

Florida has 30 electoral votes. patphil Apr 2024 #12

The little general duhhhhhSantis will do everything in his power to restrict voting and hand Florida to Trump. NoMoreRepugs Apr 2024 #13

Great idea! lark Apr 2024 #14

Yes! UCmeNdc Apr 2024 #17

It's unlikely to work ScratchCat Apr 2024 #18

This would be nice, unfortunately it seems that the state party in Florida is disorganized. Music Man Apr 2024 #20

Good republianmushroom Apr 2024 #21

Flip Texas too! ananda Apr 2024 #22

Holy Shit yankee87 Apr 2024 #23

I have friends in several parts of Florida.... SergeStorms Apr 2024 #24

Rick Scott won his senate seat by less than 1% mcar Apr 2024 #25

Every state going after reproductive rights should be a target... JT45242 Apr 2024 #26

It looks like Obama's "50 state" strategy. The one that won TWICE in 2008 and 2012. 4lbs Apr 2024 #27

Even if Biden doesn't win Florida TlalocW Apr 2024 #29

Better he go after votes. I don't trust the electoral college or the supreme court. Autumn Apr 2024 #32

And that would be so appropriate, my dear. Kath2 Apr 2024 #33

Worth a try! calimary Apr 2024 #34