Kerry leads by 14 in Maryland

[mddem2004]

Ahhhh......Maryland, My Maryland !!!!!

[mddem2004]

Why, for a southern state (or even a midatlantic state) is maryland so much more democratic...

I think because it is highly black, has a large city, and is an extension of DC.

Marylands Black population is 28% of the total, no more so than any other southern state. Maryland boasts a large, highly educated, and highly paid white middle class in Montgomery County as well, the third wealthiest county in the country (as of 200 census). Rural counties are VERY conservative though.

[mddem2004]

funnily enough, those rural counties are also the most tolerant and open minded.  westminister and hagerstown are very conservative but the people there are some of the nicest in the state.

You are quite right, I'm a liberal living in Westminster outnumbered more than 2 to 1, a very religious area, not real diverse demographically, but yes very tolerent and an awesome place to live and raise my kids!

[mddem2004]

Bush carried AA county 51.93 to Gores 44.67, Ehrlich crushed in AA county as well. Howard is more left leaning, Gore took 51.92 to 44.17 but again Ehrlich took Howard in 2002. Howards what you may call a "Swing" county!