Why Our State Is Great: The Roll-Call of the RNC/DNC conventions

[DinahMoeHum]

Republicans and Democrats think their states are great for totally different reasons

http://www.vox.com/2016/7/29/12297500/democrats-republicans-convention-roll-call-states

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The modern roll call vote has become an odd tradition in American politics — one in which each speaker doesn't just casts votes but extolls what exactly is so great about his or her state.

As such, it’s a fascinating view into how differently each party values its home state.

(the author) went through transcripts from the DNC and RNC and collected the "brags" of all 50 states. In the interactive chart (at the link below) you can sort to see your state.
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http://www.vox.com/2016/7/29/12297500/democrats-republicans-convention-roll-call-states

Have fun!

[auntpurl]

1. A little tidbit from that article:

Nevada speakers celebrated Las Vegas as an entertainment hot spot (though the Republican misattributed it as his state’s capital — it is Carson City, not Vegas).

To which I have two responses:

1. THAT'S why the Nevada guy at the DNC said specifically "The capitol of our state is Carson City"

and

2. SERIOUSLY? The f*cking roll call delegate from Nevada at the RNC doesn't know the capitol of his own state? THIS IS WHY THEY'RE VOTING FOR TRUMP, PEOPLE. Talk about low information voters!