Tuesday evening, after Election Day’s tranquility, new clamors will erupt as analysts with agendas tickle portents and lessons from the torrent of election returns. ● In 1976, when Jimmy Carter narrowly defeated President Gerald Ford, 20 states were won by five points or less; in 2012, just four were. Carter won Texas with 51.1 percent. Watch Tuesday night for further evidence of the extent to which representatives now pick their voters rather than voters picking representatives. ● In 1984, when Ronald Reagan carried 49 states, under-30 voters were the most Republican age group.This year, will it be, for the fourth consecutive election, the most Democratic?

Source: Washington Post November 04, 2016 23:48 UTC