My guess is if something was done to stop those damn New York City SNOWBIRDS from voting in the New York AND Flrodai elections, Romey would blow away Obama in FLorida.
But STILL, WHY is this so DAMN CLOSE??? It should be a no-brainer!!!
Beat me by a minute.
IMHO because asmuch as 50 percent of the people have no skin in the game. ie. pay no taxes or are on the government dole in one way or another. They don't want a change,
If you really want to know, Milton Friedman has articulated some very thoughtful and knowledgeable answers. Here's just two of many from which to choose.
Eight minute lecture excerpt:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-8g5S0z5Y4&feature=relmfu
Twenty-eight minute interview:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RzGHvlltlE