[quote=jstoesz][quote]But emotions does seem to drive many votes, especially among the working-class in the Red States and in the red areas along the coasts.[/quote]

Here is one kind of Dem voter
Using my reason and immense gray matter, I have determined only to vote for those who can give me stuff…basically those who steal for me…

[edit]Actually the first voter mentioned is probably the most well reasoned of us all![/quote]

Hmmm. Using my reason and immense gray matter, I have determined to only vote for those who give my company specific benefit – like medicare part d if I’m a pharma company, or TARP if I’m a bank, or defense contracts if I’m a defense company…

(I doubt those are dem’s making that argument.)

My point – people of both parties often vote with their bottom line in mind – whether it is business opportunities, tax policies, etc.