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what's the standard now for a not close election? dems have to always win the popular vote now?

4 swing states were decided by a 1% difference. this election was close.




the game is to win the swing states. that is all that matters and both parties know it.

Trump won all 7 swing states and the popular vote by a few million. it was not a close election whatsoever. even Clinton won Nevada




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