Why does Sen. BAYH do so well in a SOLID RED STATE?

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*D* Bayh 1,495,808 - 62%
(Incumbent)

*R*Scott 904,432 - 37%

http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2004/pages/results/states/IN/S/01/index.html

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Bush 1,477,807 - 60%
(Incumbent)

Kerry 967,346 - 39%

http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2004/pages/results/states/IN/P/00/index.html

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It seems like the odds are stacked very much against him in Indiana. Yet, he dominates the elections. Check out both links and watch the state turn from SOLID RED into SOLID BLUE. Is he that conservative? IS he a closet Zell Miller type? Or just a "good 'ol fashion democrat?"



Bio:
U.S. Senator Evan Bayh is dedicated to bringing common sense Hoosier Values to our nation's capital. Elected to his first term in November, 1998, Senator Bayh brought with him a remarkable record of sound fiscal management and economic growth from his two-terms as governor of Indiana (1989-1997). He has established himself as a leading mainstream voice in the Senate by working to put aside partisan differences and make real progress on a wide range of issues of importance to Americans.

http://bayh.senate.gov/about.html