Second, those are almost too diverse. We want states that aren't all white, but we need to make sure we pick a nominee that appeals to whites as well; I'd rather have a state whose racial background matches that of the nation, rather than one that's too white (NH/IA) or not white enough (CA/TX); let's just pick one that matches the nation; anyone know which states qualify there?.
There will never be a state that is "perfect", and quite frankly, considering how big of a role California plays in the US, we should at least get something of an earlier say.
also please don't ever use the term "not white enough", again, that kind of bothers me.
-C.
Also, we do have to appeal to whites. Even if every non-white American voted for the Dem, they would lose if that's all that voted for them. Maybe not further down the road, but right now, that's the case. What's more, turnout in the General among whites is higher than many minority groups, so I don't think that we should say we can win without anyone just yet.
What's more, we already win in CA. There's no question that the Dem nominee will carry that state. So why not give states that will determine the outcome of the election a choice of who they would back. MI, PA, FL, OH- all are important swing states, just like WI. And even NH and IA are pretty swingy, as they were two of the three states that changed hands this election. I don't think we should hold our most important primary in the most liberal states, just as I don't think the GOP should hold their's in the most conservative; it would lead to nominees that the swing states with middle America would be displeased with.
