Don't Be . . . BAMBOOZLED

We've asked the following question to a few of friends on FB:

Please explain how it is NC and why it is NC is consistently left out of swing states conversations in the media? North Carolina has been identified as a battleground state from the very start.
We have 15 electoral votes - moreso than most with the exception of Florida & Ohio, of course.

Take for example, this piece I've attached.

So what's the REAL DEAL here?

Just curious. Thanks. 

 

Definition >>> bam·boo·zle/bamˈbo͞ozəl/

Verb:

Fool or cheat (someone): "Tom Sawyer bamboozled the boys". Confound or perplex: "bamboozled by the number of savings plans being offered".