Does that region of the country (forgot what it's called--MI, WI, IO, MN) have any regional pride like the South does?
not really
Actually, the Midwest and Great Lakes does have regional pride, perhaps not as much as the South, but a candidate from this area would certainly have an effect here. A Southern Republican wouldn't win Michigan; it would take a moderate, preferably from the Midwest or Northeast.
I suppose you are most likely right, I just didn't see any major trend of all the midwest/ Great lakes states going for a midwest candidate.
