You have to remember, though, that Nader did pretty good there, Bush only got 45% if I'm not mistaken.
Also, I think the question was more about why voters changed their minds, than the technical aspects of which offices the GOP took over...
But I could be wrong, it feels kind of arrogant to explain other people's intentions, but I suppose I'm a busy body...
A GOP governor just came to power in 2002, elected a new US SEnator (GOP) ousted a DEm Congressman that was very liberal, Bill Luther in 2002 for GOP, then GOP moved to within 34-31 in state senate, closest in years, and enhanced their hold on the House to a good size margin. The Twin City suburbs voted overwhelmingly for GOP and contained a lot of votes.
just a few examples.
Plus in 2000, untilt he last week it was stilla tossup. This is remarkable as Bush wrote it off and hardly campaigned at all or spent any money there.
I object to putting Coleman on this list. I am of the belief that MN is really heading toward a realignment.
I'm not disagreeing with you in asking this question, but how did socialist MN go over to the Republicans?
