I've been toying with the idea of changing the name of the Mideast Region, based on a few things:
1. Mideast isn't really a word. Even if it was, it's not as generally accepted as 'Midwest', which is its obvious counterpart.
2. It sounds a little like 'Middle East', which is a fairly uncomfortable association.
3. It's a pretty clumsy name at best.
So, I'm planning a proposition to change the name of the region. Unfortunately, there aren't really any clear alternative names, so I'm asking for people to propose their own ideas. I've already thought of a few:
1.
Central Region: Based on the fact that the region contains DC, the center of government, and a couple of states that are located in roughly the center of the country. This is my personal favorite.
2.
Great Lakes Region: The trouble with this one is that many of the Mideastern states aren't actually near the Lakes.
3.
Eastern Region: Kind of conflicts with the fact that its not actually as Eastern as the Northeast and Southeast.
Anyway, please feel free to post your own ideas on this.