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Feb 23Liked by Jeff Mockensturm

My wife and I are in the early stages of planning a move back to the States, from Puerto Rico. Timeframe could be measured in a few years. We took a trip to visit communities in NC, SC, and GA. I have family in ME and VA (as well as NH, CT, and NJ, but ignore those states).

I'm thinking of moving sometime this year, while I could still register to vote, to one of the five aforementioned states. Then when my wife is ready to move, I'd relocate (or not; maybe the state I pick this year is the one we'd choose to settle in).

In which state would my vote be most helpful?

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Jeff, I'd like to share your optimism, but I find it difficult. First, I wish Trump hadn't tried for another term this year. Though I credit him for his "America-first" attitude and policy attmpts, he's not truly "conservative" nor Constitutional (don't even get me started on Warp Speed or his favorable view of red flag laws). That said, I still think the Democrat cheat machine is already in high gear and working hard on the steal. More disheartening is the number of people I see on social media talking about how great a president Biden is (the man is incompetent to stand trial but somehow still competent to act as president) and not only stating they are, but asking others if they will be voting for him. How so many Americans have become so ignorant of the Constitution and of the reality right in front of them is simply beyond me, but it give me little hope this (or just about any) election will change anything.

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