The NYTimes has a great graphic showing which counties voted more for both parties between 2004 and 2008. (It is on the main page of the paper, I can't seem to find a specific URL). The amazing thing is that the only areas of Republican gains seem to be south Louisiana, Arkansas, and the Appalachians, especially in eastern Kentucky and Eastern Tenn. Obviously this economically marginal parts of the country share something.

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Tender Ardour said…
We toasted you and yours last night when Virginia turned blue!
November 5, 2008 at 5:17 PM
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