about the Red states of America and the Blue states of America two election seasons in a row referring to the
same parties. USA Today used the color schemes of the major Networks.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
In a message dated 1/20/2005 11:19:43 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
They haven't compiled the 2004 results yet. It's the fact that the colors are reversed that I'm pointing out.
The freeking year isn't THAT important.
Luigi de Guzman wrote:
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Yes, it is (the year). The new stations alternate the colors each election -- as to which color represents which US political party. Or they started doing that in 2000 (or earlier, I can't really remember exactly when). Because, actually, neither party has had one specific color associated with it. Donkeys, elephants, yes, colors, no.
Marnie aka Doe Sigh. Sometimes I hate the mass media.
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