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Do you know? Is your county red or blue? Take a history tour!

COVID Reason • 118 implied HN points • 11 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Voting Patterns
  1. You can easily see how political views in different counties have changed over time. It's interesting to watch states like Florida and California shift from one political side to another.
  2. There’s a new tool that helps visualize these political trends at the county level, making it easier to understand local changes over the years.
  3. New members have a limited-time chance to access exclusive political insights and resources, which can help them stay informed about current events.

TLP's 2024 Swing-State Project: Pennsylvania (Part Two)

The Liberal Patriot • 609 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Voting Patterns
  1. Pennsylvania experienced modest population growth over the past decade with significant gains in certain counties due to new jobs brought by e-commerce giants.
  2. Pennsylvania is a mostly white state with diverse racial populations concentrated in certain areas.
  3. Voting patterns in Pennsylvania show trends of white voters leaning Republican, differences in voter demographics by age, education, and union affiliation, and the importance of retaining support across various groups.

Are we entering a Conservative Golden Age?

Silver Bulletin • 1202 implied HN points • 23 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Voting Patterns
  1. A Conservative Golden Age might be emerging, as recent policies and leadership are leaning strongly to the right. This could mean significant changes in areas like immigration and social rights.
  2. Public opinion often reacts against a government seen as too conservative or too liberal. If Trump’s policies are perceived as overreaching, it may lead to a shift back to more liberal governance in future elections.
  3. Historically, American politics swings between conservative and liberal eras, influenced by major crises. This suggests uncertainty about whether we're starting a new conservative era or if the current situation is temporary.

The 2024 elections: Glass Half Empty or Half Full?

Phillips’s Newsletter • 28 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Voting Patterns
  1. There are contradictory indicators about the upcoming US presidential election, with under-counted Democratic support in polls and increasing voter support for Trump.
  2. The author admits bias in wanting Trump to lose due to concerns about his threat to democracy, expressing a preference for Joe Biden over Trump.
  3. Pessimism about defeating Trump stems from a change in voter preferences towards Trump, particularly in distinct ethnic demographics.
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