MHS2002
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« on: December 12, 2004, 03:33:32 PM » |
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I live near Berkeley County, WV and it was interesting to see the strategy Bush took toward winning the state. He visited Martinsburg this summer (I didn't go, but I should have) and spoke a lot about "family values" such as abortion and same sex-marriage. It seemed like that strategy helped him out a good bit in winning the state.
However, to say that WV is a solid Republican state because of a couple of elections is incorrect. Manchin's beat-down and voter regisration in the 60% range for Democrats reflect that. Also, the state is still with the Dems when it comes to economics. I have been to some parts in WV that, while they may be socially conservative, should theoretically vote with the Dems in a heartbeat. The Democrats can (and possibly will) win WV in the next couple election cycles.
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