I've been telling you guys. Middle America (Ohio, Missouri, ect) wants simple, straight answers.
Cut taxes for everyone
Kill the terrorists
Shoot, Hunt, Fish and eat Moose Stew
God Bless America
When I was living in Ohio a little over a decade ago in the early '90s, political attitudes did not seem nearly that simplistic....
#1 Taxes---- Voters in Ohio seemed much more concerned with maintaining good paying jobs in a fairly heavily unionized manufacturing sector while Clinton had just helped push through NAFTA with a Republican majority.
#2 Terrorism---- Not an issue since obviously everyone was against it
#3 Hunting---- Not controversial, although moderate restrictions on assault rifles definitely had a high degree of popular support.
#4 Flags and apple pie---- Not an issue since the Heartlands are one of the most patriotic parts of America.
I really don't see how this simplistic answer describes the complexity of political attitudes inside Ohio. I agree with the basic premise, but most of the people I knew in Ohio didn't see any of the above issues as particularly partisan.
