Rocky calls the entire South bigots who don't belong in the party, says he doesn't want their votes, and removes himself from the ballot forcing them to vote for the gay Democrat. His courageous stand turns New England back into a Republican bastion. Wulfric's moderate heroism and Minnesota roots helps him in the Midwest. The West Coast feels left out by the Northeastern elitism and sticks with the Democrats. Despite losing the popular vote by a massive margin (for obvious reasons), the Republicans nearly win the electoral college, but fall just short.
Torie/TNVolunteer - 292
Rockefeller GOP/Wulfric - 246