Housing: Cost the Election in More Ways than One

It's pretty clear that the election was lost, or won depending on which side of Spread the Wealth you sit, on the economy, stupid. I contend that it wasn't the downturn in housing the really caused the election to be lost, but the upturn in housing that led to urban sprawl and faux upward mobility, ultimately altering the demographics of previously strong Republican foot-holds, such as the Philly suburbs or even Nevada.

Suddenly and for the first time ever, the demographics moved in a meaningful way over the 8-year Bush administration. Not only did this alter the demographics, but suburban populations were suddenly more concentrated and easier to mobilize in get out the vote campaigns.

I'm not saying this was the biggest reason for the shift, but it sure had to be a contributing factor I haven't heard mentioned anywhere yet.

That's how McLovin roll's. And, as a reminder, "Muhammed is the most commonly used name on Earth. Read a fucking book for once." Sup.