09-25-2023, 02:10 PM
(09-25-2023, 01:57 PM)Sociopathicsteelerfan Wrote: I read an interesting article recently (I'll try and find it) on the swing in EC votes due to population shifts away from deep blue states such as NY and CA. It related that several EC votes have moved from them to either reliably red states, such as FL, or purple red leaning states such as AZ. Essentially the shift gives a GOP candidate a much easier path to victory than before.
If you find it, I would be interested in reading it. I have been curious if the emigration to purple states would have much of an impact on voting results but I haven't actually looked into it further. It doesn't really surprise me that it is the case. I was just having a conversation with my in-laws about the influx of Californians we are seeing into our local area and they said something along the lines of "Go back to Cali". I mentioned that it could be possible (likely?) that people who are leaving California are majority red leaning and are seeking out red states to further align with their values. Specifically California, it is a huge state with plenty of conservative voters who are overwhelmed by the massive metro areas.
