As for the first part, both candidates prepared campaigns and groomed themselves for different target groups. Much has already been said about the Bush ads aimed at security moms. I think in his speeches he also targeted the christian majority as did many of his views. Churches probably played a role. Gun control played a role. Abortion played a part. Universal marriage played a role. I suspect there are lots of reasons people voted one way or another. I do think the stances and ads the candidates took appealed to people living in different areas, though.
I don't think Republicans are xenophobic, nor are Democrats urbane. Some political talk on both sides has been zenophobic. Some policies are. Maybe even some candidates are, but it would be untrue to make any broad generalization (even this one)
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on 5 Nov 2004 12:11 (UTC)I don't think Republicans are xenophobic, nor are Democrats urbane. Some political talk on both sides has been zenophobic. Some policies are. Maybe even some candidates are, but it would be untrue to make any broad generalization (even this one)