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Both of these states could sway in favor of Smith. New Hampshire, with its educated demographic, might favor a centrist candidate against Ramaswamy’s populist appeals. Meanwhile, Minnesota, despite past tendencies to lean Democratic, could strategically embrace Smith — who lacks a local figure on his ticket unlike past elections which benefited Democratic candidates.
Virginia: A Lean for Smith
Virginia is another state that might sway toward Smith due to its tendency to favor establishment-like candidates. The anti-populist sentiment here could act as a substantial advantage in a contest against Ramaswamy.