Bits Quote by John Brabender
![“To me, the logical path then is where could have [Mitt] Romney maybe have won and didn't? And you look at Ohio, Florida. You're still not there. Now you have got to win either Pennsylvania or Michigan. And I think Pennsylvania is probably a little bit more doable than Michigan, but, again, neither…” quote by John Brabender](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/170/john-brabender-35484_bits_to-me-the-logical-path-then-is-where-cou_1709616.jpg)
“To me, the logical path then is where could have [Mitt] Romney maybe have won and didn't? And you look at Ohio, Florida. You're still not there. Now you have got to win either Pennsylvania or Michigan. And I think Pennsylvania is probably a little bit more doable than Michigan, but, again, neither one of those states have the Republicans won since 1988.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Political commentary, 2012 US Presidential campaign
The speaker analyzes swing states, noting Pennsylvania is more attainable than Michigan, but both have been Republican‑leaning since 1988.
In simple terms: Assessing which states can be won in elections.
Key Takeaway
Focus on realistic targets.
Themes
politics
election strategy
state analysis
Mood
analytical
strategic
Type
political
strategic
When to use this quote
- Campaign planning
- resource allocation
- voter outreach
Key Concepts
Swing state dynamics
historical voting patterns
Questions to Reflect On
- Which state should receive more campaign resources?
- How do past voting patterns influence current strategy?
A Different Perspective
Historical trends may change, making predictions uncertain.
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