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Conservatives go to red states and liberals go to blue as the country grows more polarized (apnews.com)
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“One thing we have really found is a place to feel comfortable being ourselves,” Dean said. Americans are segregating by their politics at a rapid clip, helping fuel the greatest divide between the states in modern history.

One party controls the entire legislature in all but two states. In 28 states, the party in control has a supermajority in at least one legislative chamber — which means the majority party has so many lawmakers that they can override a governor’s veto. Not that that would be necessary in most cases, as only 10 states have governors of different parties than the one that controls the legislature

This can only end badly as conservatives seem to have no problem ruling over land in empty states.

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[–] 5 points 3 years ago (1 child)

It’s an interesting dilemma. As one example, I feel a tinge of regret that two blue votes are leaving Texas when my partner and I leave. On the other, which of us are obligated to stay and sacrifice personal security or comfort for an uncertain political “battle”?

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago

    If there was a way to coordinate support for blue voters in red states, it would certainly help out. Don't know what that would look like exactly. But a big part of the problem is isolation. So a support network it's necessary.

    Still wouldn't be an ideal situation. But decent formal support might attract more volunteers.

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