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Kristen Soltis Anderson

A New Political Bellwether: Osceola County, Florida

From Buckhead to Bucks County—and of course "crucial Waukesha County"—political analysts have plenty of geographic areas they cite as bellwethers, the sorts of places populated by oodles of swing voters who cast the most decisive votes in our elections. For decades, Florida's "I-4 corridor" has earned a reputation as the essential swingy turf in the Sunshine State.

I-4 is the interstate that runs from downtown Tampa across Florida, up through swamplands and suburbs, terminating at the doorstep of Daytona International Speedway. Along the way, it passes by some of the state's biggest tourist attractions. As you drive past Walt Disney World, you can spot the "Mickey pylon," a large power pole in the shape of the head of the Mouse himself.

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