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Mike Gravel has not been on the ballot since New Hampshire, and he lost that primary to some candidates who had dropped out. Ron Paul has not carried a single state. Both are still in the race.
But hope is not lost. Taking a stand against reality has made them significantly more appealing to ignorant voters. This makes them extra-viable in the hotly-contested State of Denial, where 190 delegates are at stake. Paul, who last week won a major victory on The Internet, is seeking to extend his string of victories in this Southern state.
The State of Denial is a populous prize. Its demographics are typical of America at large. Creationists are the most sizeable demographic group, having moved there in large numbers to avoid the tax laws on stupidity in the Conscioussicut, the State of Awareness. The candidates are also courting the votes of other groups in the State of Denial, such as breathanarians, abstinence-only advocates, Shakers, homophobes, and Canadians.
Last election cycle, George W. Bush carried the State of Denial after losing it to Al Gore in 2000. That year, State of Denial voters were largely voting on economic issues in light of the booming stock market bubble. This year, State of Denial voters are hoping Biden and Paul will solve their real estate woes and make Iraq disappear.
The State of Denial is known for passing laws that have been proven to be ineffective, and staying years behind the times. Because of this, Paul hopes that his views on immigration will be taken seriously there. “People here are really, really racist,” he told readme. “I think my idiotic proposal will really appeal to them.”
Gravel seemed to acknowledge that Paul was going to give him a run for his money. “It’s a long shot, I know,” said Gravel. “But I really do think I can win Georgia.”
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