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Idealism is for the primaries. You knew with certainty that Chase Oliver wasn't going to win the presidency, which meant you were okay with either of the two candidates that definitely was going to win the presidency

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Only about 20% of Americans live in swing states. So for 80% of Americans, idealism is for the general as well. Or at least it could be

Maybe not this year. The next cycle though will better pander to Chase Oliver voters.

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