The Republicans should be absolutely embarassed that states like Alabama and Oklahoma are their strongholds
Just as much as Democrats should be embarrassed that literally crumbling inner cities that have been ruled by their party for decades are their strongholds.
Republicans are mostly to blame for their plight and these people know it...thus the reason why they are DEM strongholds.
S-CHIP expansion - would have helped more low income families with children...nixed by Bush.
Lack of socialized medicine - socialized medicine would have immensely helped low income families...shot down by republicans.
Iraq War - gas prices have shot through the roof, causing everything to go up in price, including food...thanks Bush.
All the crap with the stock market - certainly doesnt help low income families...thanks Bush policies.
etc. etc.