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[Classic Conservative]

I'll do it, for a southern state.

[Classic Conservative]

Commonwealth of Jefferson
State Song: Dixie

   The Commonwealth of Jefferson, was formed in 1866 after the American Civil War. It is called the most Christian, Racist and Conservative Part of the World. With a over 90% of the state being Christian, of which 95% are active and attend church at least once a week. The State located in the Deep South encompasses the former states of Alabama, Mississippi, Northern Louisiana and parts of Texas extending to Houston. The state has a rich history and disturbing history of membership in the Ku Klux Klan with at one point in the last half century having over 60% of the state being members of the Klan. The number is believed to be around 10% now. The current governor of Jefferson is Chris McDaniel of Hattiesburg. Former governors include George Wallace and David Duke. The State Capital is located in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Population: 39,697,879

Racial Breakdown:
78% White
14% Black
6% Hispanic
1% American Indian
1% Asian
0% Other

Age
Under 18-14%
18-25 15%
26-35-22%
36-49-19%
50-65 14%
66+ 16%

Religious Breakdown
90% Christian (25% Roman Catholicism, 29% Mainline Protestant, 42% Evangelical, 4% Other)
5% Jewish (74% Orthodox, 22% Reform, 4% Progressive)
2% Other
3% Atheist or Agnostic

Education
Non-High School Graduate 19%
Up to High School Graduate 29%
Some college or university 12%
College Graduate (diploma) 18%
University Graduate (Bachelors) 8%
University Degree (masters) 7%
University Degree (doctorate) 5%
Divinity or other Religious Degree 2%

Party ID
GOP 50%
Democrat 25%
Independent 24%
Libertarian Less than .3%

Ideology
Conservative 60%
Centrist 30%
Liberal 10%

Most Important Issue
Economy/Jobs 10%
Healthcare 9%
Immigration 25%
Social Services 3%
Accountability 4%
Family Values 46%
Other 3%

Support or Oppose (Family Values)
SSM: 29% 71%
Abortion: 11% 89%
Marijuana Recreation Legalization: 9% 91%
Marijuana Medical Legalization: 25% 75%
Death Penalty: 90% 10%
Universal Background Checks on Guns: 18% 82%
Ban Certain Types of Guns: 3% 97%
The Ku Klux Klan: 28% 72%

Support or Oppose (Economic)
Raise Minimum Wage from $8 to $10: 50% 46%
 Raise Corporate Taxes: 72% 28%
Raise Taxes on the Top Tax Bracket: 37% 63%
Flat Tax: 65% 35%
Carbon Tax: 8% 92%
Lower Middle Class Taxes: 90% 10%
Invest in renewable Energy: 39% 61%
Increase Funding for Social Services: 47% 53%
Universal Healthcare: 18% 82%

Immigration Support or Oppose
Amnesty for Illegal Immigration: 12% 88%
Path for Citizenship for Illegal Immigrants: 14% 86%
Build a Wall with Mexico: 83% 17%