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3. I live in a PA county that is half rural, half suburban.

Reply to GitRDun (Original post)

Wed Nov 7, 2012, 02:51 PM

Nov 2012

The suburban half is upscale. The rural half is divided between very wealthy large landowners and very poor rural areas (largely trailer parks). The most depressed, downtrodden and dilapidated areas are where the large majority of Romney signs have been on display. Romney signs and signs (many home-made) expressing Obama-hatred.

The county voted 50-50 with Romney coming out ahead by a sliver. But the really active outspoken Romney support was coming from the poorest rural areas. I don't know how this will change.

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The shrinking influence of the rural voter [View all] GitRDun Nov 2012 OP

I live in one of the teal areas murielm99 Nov 2012 #1

The Dem support used to Wellstone ruled Nov 2012 #2

I live in a PA county that is half rural, half suburban. enough Nov 2012 #3

It changes by actually offering them something they need. malthaussen Nov 2012 #4

Agree 100% truebluegreen Nov 2012 #5

I suspect you are right. GitRDun Nov 2012 #6

I (unfortunately) live in bright red MS, im1013 Nov 2012 #7

Land doesn't vote, people do frazzled Nov 2012 #8