Red Vs Blue America

Question 1

What are current trends for the Reds/ Republican Party?

Answer 1

. Traditional agricultural and industrial areas have more recently voted Republican.
. Traditionally Republican states tend to be more geographically isolated and as a result have more conservative/ traditional views e.g. Going against gun laws.

Question 2

What are the current trends for the Blues/ Democrat party?

Answer 2

. Democrat states tend to be more racially diverse e.g. California has a large Hispanic population.
. LBGQT members are more readily accepted in Democrat territory’s.
. Democrat states are more liberal minded e.g. Most Democrat states accept the idea of gay marriage.

Question 3

What is a purple state?

Answer 3

. Is essentially a state that has no long allegiance to one party, instead it switches between elections.