If its the Econ, then why do poor states vote Bush?

[virginiaJim]

The democrats keep saying its all about the economy. Then why do the poorer states lean twards Bush? Is it because they might not have lots of money in their pocket but they have love in their hearts and are good people? The dems want us all to think that they need help from the government but I know good people want less government in their life.

[Aught Six]

First of all, I think a lot of people realize that all the money in the world won't make a person safe from terrorists. And second, there are quite a few out there who understand that the less taxes we pay, the better small businesses and individuals end up in the long run.

[etothepii]

One thing the exit polls pointed out is that moral character was the most important quality in their candidate.

[Handles]

Perhaps lower education quality/levels dictate that they vote for what they hear. Notice that many of the states with the lowest test scores, graduation rates, and hourly wages in the nation almost exclusively vote republican. Its as if they don't have the knowledge to see how to get out of their rut.

[6 Fan]

I think you're seeing the same thing you saw in 2002. The American people have looked at what the democrat party has to offer, and has said "No Thank You". You would think after 2002 they would have taken a long, hard look at their platform and maybe made some changes. But Nooooo. The rest of the country are the ones that are all screwed up in their minds.

[virginiaJim]

Handles feels the poorer states that typically vote republican are dumber? Odd because you must have not noticed how city public test scores in every wealthy state typically are the bottom of the heap and always vote democrat. I think its love for America and no love of government that keeps people voting Republican. Democrats need to drop the global village and socialism as their platform in order to pull in the real American. You can live in America and not be an American and that is the difference between the current Democratic Party and the Republican Party. Democrats put the world first and not their nation. Republicans put their Nation first and the global policy of the party reflects how the safety of our Nation and our sovereignty has always come first. At some point I hope the Democrats drop the socialism platform for their own good. I sure would hate to see so many people who live in our borders die for a fight they only need to read a history book to see how it"™s a failed attempt at a failed ideology. Real Americans will never let socialism stand tall over our beloved freedom. Never! That"™s why we have a second amendment. No government will ever tell anyone how to live or pit class vs class. The democrats want the poorer states to rise up and demand a bigger piece of the pie without working for it. So they can remain in power on a dependent mass of souls.

[Whitehorse]

ORIGINAL: Handles

Perhaps lower education quality/levels dictate that they vote for what they hear. Notice that many of the states with the lowest test scores, graduation rates, and hourly wages in the nation almost exclusively vote republican. Its as if they don't have the knowledge to see how to get out of their rut.

The grapes are sour, no?

Numerous studies have been done regarding voting behavior & education level. I've not seen one that does not correlate higher education with a conservative voting bent. Looking @ California, Illinois, & New York, the bulk of democrat votes & what keeps the left in power in those locations comes from the large cities, where many are dependent on the government. The democrat party has become the party of those dependent on the government, the super-rich, & the elitists who look down on the rest of the US as incompetent & needing their gracious guidance. The republican party has become the party of the middle class, the small business owner, the college educated who work in the public sector, & Christians. I truthfully still vote for the candidate, however, I'm grateful that the republican party exists because that's where my educated votes go!

[North Texan]

From: etothepii

One thing the exit polls pointed out is that moral character was the most important quality in their candidate.

I see that as a large part of it. I am what they call a "blue dog" Democrat here in Texas. Basically the old southern Democrat philosophy. But the party has all but abandoned us, choosing instead to focus on gay marriage, abortion, gun control, and numerous other issues that have left people like me completely alienated.