[Jtsummers]

That's a fair point. By the numbers, about 60% of voters turned out in the last election. Historically, though, we've had lower turnouts. Let's say that nationally only 50% turned out but all farmers voted. That would make their 1+% block closer to 2-3% of the votes for an election which is more significant.

[3eb7988a1663]

That still elides over the electoral college. A vote in Pennsylvania is worth a lot more than a vote in California or Georgia.