As the 2016 primaries and caucuses roll along, it might be time to ask two important questions: Where has Hillary won so far? And where has Bernie won?
It's important because of how much the swing states will matter in the fall. So, class, let's get right to it.
Let's begin by saying the the traditional swing states are: Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin. Agreed? Please let us know if we forgot one.
Of those 11 states, two have yet to vote: New Mexico and Wisconsin. But of the other nine states that have held primaries or caucuses, Hillary has won five. And she's won three of the five biggest (Florida, Ohio and Virginia). So who do we think is going to be more competitive and have better ground games in those swing states come this November?
Now let's talk about expanding the map: That is, what states Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton could likely wrest away from God-knows-whomever-the-Republicans-will-nominate. Hillary has already won the primaries in Arkansas, Georgia, Missouri, North Carolina and Texas. (Arizona and Indiana haven't voted yet.)
So, okay, the Democrats probably aren't going to carry Texas this year. But based on Clinton's primary-season performance thus far, mark your calendars for some pretty impressive pickups once Bernie finally packs it in and we all unite to prevent Trumpageddon. Personally, we cats are looking forward to it. And we PURR.
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