How do Twin Citites differ from the rest of the state?

[Clifford63]

Originally Posted by LittleMathYou

Hahaha, Republican.
But honestly, I could never really consider moving to Duluth. That city is dead. I don't think I could ever live anywhere outside of the TC actually.

I would not assume republican just by comment like this.

There is pretty strong DFL support throughout the state. St. Louis County is pretty much a DFL stronghold.

The issues that drive political views can be very different. Old School DFL was all about union labor, farming and such. You will see a lot of DFL supporters in the cities that come from a different mold. They tend to be more focused on human rights, environmental issues and often do come off as "flashy", "hip" or "liberal".

[Slig]

Originally Posted by Clifford63

I would not assume republican just by comment like this.

There is pretty strong DFL support throughout the state. St. Louis County is pretty much a DFL stronghold.

The issues that drive political views can be very different. Old School DFL was all about union labor, farming and such. You will see a lot of DFL supporters in the cities that come from a different mold. They tend to be more focused on human rights, environmental issues and often do come off as "flashy", "hip" or "liberal".

Agreed. I didn't get the impression that the poster's comment would make them a republican neccesarily. In fact, just based on Duluth-area historical voting data the poster would have a higher statistical chance of leaning the other way.

In interactions with neighbors and engaging in community events and volunteer work in South Minneapolis in the last year I've been floored by how liberal some people are around here. I would consider myself leaning left on the political spectrum and have voted DFL more often than not in elections over the course of the past 5 years but alot of people in Minneapolis are beyond liberal in a hippy sort of way. With my business background I have a difficult time relating to these ideals, but does that make me a republican? I'd like to think not.

[Ben Around]

Originally Posted by Slig

Agreed. I didn't get the impression that the poster's comment would make them a republican neccesarily. In fact, just based on Duluth-area historical voting data the poster would have a higher statistical chance of leaning the other way.

In interactions with neighbors and engaging in community events and volunteer work in South Minneapolis in the last year I've been floored by how liberal some people are around here. I would consider myself leaning left on the political spectrum and have voted DFL more often than not in elections over the course of the past 5 years but alot of people in Minneapolis are beyond liberal in a hippy sort of way. With my business background I have a difficult time relating to these ideals, but does that make me a republican? I'd like to think not.

I often vote DFL but am not registered as such and no longer give them money. But the thing I admire about the party when compared to the alternative is their general acceptance of a wider spectrum of political, social and economic views. No litmus test to be in the DFL. Contrary to the radio blowhards (and to the DFL zealots, for that matter), not everyone in the party is averse to fiscal restraint, embraces abortion, supports the teachers' unions without question, isn't concerned about illegal immigration, coddles criminals, alwys hold political correctness above any other dialog, etc.

[Slig]

Originally Posted by Ben Around

I often vote DFL but am not registered as such and no longer give them money. But the thing I admire about the party when compared to the alternative is their general acceptance of a wider spectrum of political, social and economic views. No litmus test to be in the DFL. Contrary to the radio blowhards (and to the DFL zealots, for that matter), not everyone in the party is averse to fiscal restraint, embraces abortion, supports the teachers' unions without question, isn't concerned about illegal immigration, coddles criminals, alwys hold political correctness above any other dialog, etc.

I'm guessing you accidentally tuned into 100.3? I get a kick out of that station...usually for about 30 seconds.

[Ben Around]

Originally Posted by Slig

I'm guessing you accidentally tuned into 100.3? I get a kick out of that station...usually for about 30 seconds.

I don't listen to that station. I'm guessing it is a conservative talk station?

[bcgr]

Originally Posted by LittleMathYou

Hahaha, Republican.

As the other posters sorta hinted, I'm not a republican; actually far from it. And between the DFL and republicans I usually prefer the DFL but I'm not too fond of the liberal types ----> hippies, college professors, organic food nuts, Howard Dean, Obama, my mayor, etc.