Reply #24: Hackett appeared to make strong inroads in rural areas [View All]

[kodi]

the suburbs still went heavily for schmidt (they have felt less the economic impact of bushevik policies) but in rural, poorer areas, those more inclined to bear a libertarian streak instead of a traditional conservative one shifted to Hackett.

two things are evident, democratic candidates can increase their support in rural areas if the candidate supports 2nd amendment issues, and the rural areas are hurting so bad that the residents are willing to change the basis upon which they vote, viz., from cultural to economic issues.

this is evidence that what howard dean was talking about over a year ago about what the democratic party must emphasize is true.

the dems have to push gun control back to the state and local level, reach out and exploit the libertarian streak in the rural population by emphasizing how much bigger government control over their lives has occurred under the republicans, ie., the patriot act, and provide assistance for job growth.