New Hampshire

[nclib]

New Hampshire is probably the most ideologically libertarian state in the union and thus has an overall preference for Republican candidates.

It makes no sense. The GOP is an enemy of personal freedom. Why would a state that supports less invasive government vote GOP?

LOL there are a LOT of things in America that REALLY puzzle you arnt they bandit??

No, what bandit is saying makes sense. Although the GOP supports less government on affirmative action, guns, and most economic issues, they favor a more intrusive government on the following issues:

abortion
capital punishment
flag desecration
school prayer
the war on drugs
military spending
the 1st and 4th amendments
most gay rights issues
internet regulation

[nclib]

I will say that social conservatism isn't a big factor here.  New England believes in Frost's "good fences make good neighbors" statement. New Hampshire pretty much does, too.  There are far fewer churches in the region-- even in Republican New Hampshire-- than in Southern states. The churches we do have are dry and non-controversial. Even Yankee catholic churches aren't as strict as varieties elsewhere.

So, on social issues, NH would be in the middle of the pack nationally on abortion, gay rights, Iraqi war, etc.?

Would Democrats be competitive if they ran as a fiscal conservative and a social liberal?

Also, isn't it true that NH is the only state that doesn't require a car driver or passenger to wear a seatbelt?