This is essentially the reason they wanted to split up California. CA is overwhelmingly a "blue" state, giving democratic presidential candidates 55 undisputed electoral votes. Dividing it would allow Republicans to win back some of those votes, making it easier for them to win back the white house.
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California statewide |
37,325,068 | $61,400 |
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| Red State | 5,985,276 | $61,559 |
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| Battleground State | 10,144,190 | $58,426 |
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| Blue State | 21,195,602 | $63,085 |
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Sources: 2012 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, California Secretary of State.
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