So if, in 2016, if the Dems nominate a white and the GOP nominates a racial minority like, say, Jindal (or Rubio if you count him as a racial minority), then what kind of chance would the Dems have in WV? Heck, what kind of chance would they have in Arkansas? If it was Hillary Clinton vs. Bobby Jindal in 2016, would she have a shot at Arkansas?
West Virginia - I'd imagine that would be a toss-up.
Arkansas - it's become more like the South rather than Appalachia, will probably stay Republican. I'd reckon a white Democrat would have a better shot at Kentucky or Missouri.