The Interior West

[minionofmidas]

I think it was the only state nationally where that happened, right?
Gun control definitely played a role, and so did Nader's strong showing in 2000 (though not all of Nader's Interior Western voters were former Democrats. Many had voted Perot in the 90s), and so did increased registration in holiday resorts.

[minionofmidas]

Apart from the Nader vote, the main thing is probably:
Relatively higher importance of gun rights over religious right issues.