Friday, November 09, 2007

South Carolina: Not Just For Rednecks Anymore

Over the past week or so we've had several posts on the recent Mitt Romney surge in South Carolina. (See Romney's Secret Weapon In SC, Another Poll Shows Romney Movement In SC, and Romney Surprise In SC?)

Here's an article from The Politico that gives a bit of insight into the changing political face of the state, which, in part, explains why the Mittster might surprise a few people: Easy Stereotypes Mask A Complicated South.

Still, while we here at the Curmudgeon have long been aware that the Palmetto state is more than just a bunch of gun totin', Bible thumpin', pick-up drivin', NASCAR watchin' good ol' boys, we've been surprised by Romney's strength. If sustained, it could make a real difference in perceptions of his electability.

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