Liberal, conservative, libertarian, populist and moderate states

[Alcon]

I think this whole dichotomy is over-rated.  Nevada is not nearly as "libertarian" as it's made out to be.  It has its prostitution laws because it is less religious, and loves money.  I don't think those two alone add up to "libertarian."  A state like Montana would never turn down federal funding on principle.  Etc. etc...

I think a lot of people think of their political views in terms of liberal/conservative, but not libertarian/populist.