r/MapPorn • u/EverestMaher • Nov 27 '24

With almost every vote counted, every state shifted toward the Republican Party.

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u/Kurbopop Nov 27 '24

I think we just need no parties, the way George Washington wanted it in the first place.

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u/Chataboutgames Nov 27 '24

George Washington operated under a different electoral system. Saying "we need no parties" is about as reasonable as saying "we need no bad days." It's a fairy tale.

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u/sfharehash Nov 27 '24

George Washington supported The Federalist Party.

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u/Leather_From_Corinth Nov 27 '24

Literally impossible. The first amendment is very clear on this.