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Originally Posted by blkgiraffe
That majority of Texas population is confined to not only urban areas, but Houston and Dallas metropolitan areas. Texas is not as conservative as people make it out to be. Blame the media.
I'd say blame Rick Perry, he certainly doesn't help matters concerning the conservative image of Texas.
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Originally Posted by blkgiraffe
That majority of Texas population is confined to not only urban areas, but Houston and Dallas metropolitan areas. Texas is not as conservative as people make it out to be. Blame the media.
I actually blame the electoral college, which votes "red" for Texas EVERY 4 YEARS.
Location: northern Vermont - previously NM, WA, & MA
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Nobody held Al Gore against Tennessee or John Edwards against North Carolina, so why hold Rick Perry against Texas?
Well coming from a state that was constantly ridiculed for electing Kennedy's (which has lightened up a bit since Scott Brown was elected) scapegoat political association whether right or wrong is fairly common. American media is partly to blame for that. I've been to DFW, Austin, San Antonio, and El Paso so I'm fully aware of how big, diverse, and dynamic Texas is. For those that are more well informed they may know about progressive mayors like Annise Parker in Houston. For those who arn't as familiar with the state and still have the image that Texas is mostly militant far right conservatism (which unfortunately many do), well Rick Perry embodies that. I appreciate Texas and many of its attributes but I certainly don't appreciate him or his image. He's a caricature that easily corrupts any balanced and fair opinion of Texas.
Last edited by Champ le monstre du lac; 01-07-2012 at 09:24 PM..
I'll make an even bolder prediction: Obama will win Texas. Because it's about as likely.
How about a republican presidential candidate actually winning California, I don't think that I will live to see the day that happens. CA is safely Dem while Texas is safely Rep
I'd say blame Rick Perry, he certainly doesn't help matters concerning the conservative image of Texas.
Texas held that image and reputation prior to Perry. Texas has changed; politics haven't.
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Originally Posted by west336
I'll make an even bolder prediction: Obama will win Texas. Because it's about as likely.
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I actually blame the electoral college, which votes "red" for Texas EVERY 4 YEARS.
I agree with both statements. It goes back to what I was saying about Republicans having a big hand in Texas politics. Have you seen the new mapping of the congressional districts?? It shows.
I stated the media though because the media plays a huge part in educating the world [whether the image being sent out is true or false]. This is a huge reason why Texas is percieved as extremely conservative.
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