We have long recognized that the two coasts are far more liberal and democratic than the South and the prarie states. But it now seems that, with the exception of the old Confederacy and the states heavily populated by Mormons, the rest of America may be becoming less conservative.
Western states that border Mexico are blue (were John McCain not running it is likely that Arizona would also be blue) and Northern states that border Canada are blue or pink (only leaning Republican). So all the states, again with the exception of the old Confederacy, that are on the border of oceans or other countries are moving in a more progressive and less conservative direction.
This has everything to do with being exposed to other cultures and new ideas and being less insular. In a global community, this is essential. It's hopeful to see it happening.
