I recognize that some of this analysis may seem premature at this stage of the game, more than three years out from the next election, but I don't think it's ever too early to start thinking about our next moves. The 2010 Census will change the way electoral college votes are divided up amongst the states, and it's worth considering how this will fit into our electoral strategy.
On the face of it, the 2010 Census will not bring good news for the Democratic Party. A number of reliably blue states including California, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York, all stand to lose at least one vote, as do states that lean Democratic like Michigan, Minnesota and Pennsylvania.
And that population is heading toward the South: Red states like Arizona, Georgia, South Carolina and Texas (especially Texas!) all stand to gain votes. But there are hidden gems in these changing demographics for the Dems. Let's take a closer look.
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