The most "liberal" and "conservative" states?

Question

I'm not just talking about blue vs. red in the realm of federal elections, but also about how people in the states and the large cities within them typically vote for candidates, referendums, amendments, etc.

My picks are as follows:
LIBERAL, in order: Vermont, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Michigan, Washington st., Oregon, New York, Maryland, Rhode Island

CONSERVATIVE, in order: Oklahoma, Wyoming, Idaho, Mississippi, Texas, Georgia, Kansas, Indiana, North Carolina

The reason I didn't include California is this: Yes, the Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, is about as far left as they come (even by Canadian standards, lol.) Senators Feinstein and Boxer, as well as L.A. Mayor Villagarosa and S.F. Mayor Newsome aren't that far behind. Santa Cruz is arguably the most liberal city on the west coast. HOWEVER, Arnie, while no conservative, is considerably more, well, to the right than Gray Davis ever was and will be. The California legislature is pretty moderate, as are the L.A. City Council, L.A. County Commission (?), and the people in Orange County, Inland Empire, and further upstate.

I think California is a moderate state, if anything. (By the way, I live in Kentucky, not CA.)

lepr0kan: I would disagree with labeling Kentucky as "conservative." We are more to the right than California, I'll grant. However, in comparison to the states around us in the South and midwest, we have some of the highest taxes (income and corporate) this side of the Mississippi. While we voted to implement a Constitutional ban on Gay Marraige and Civil Unions, our state legislature and probably-soon-to-be Governor (Beshear, a far leftist) are democratic. Louisville, Covington, and Lexington extend pretty generous benefits to gay employees just because they are such.

Answer 1

I have to agree with your list but I'm having a tough time not including California in there somewhere. I don't know if LA and San Fran are good example of the rest of the state or not but if they are than I'd make them number two in the Liberal line up.

Answer 2

In terms of conservative states, you should count the other southern states, especially South Carolina, Alabama, and Louisiana. Also, West Virginia, Virginia, and Kentucky are traditionally very conservative. I would remove Maryland from liberal because the state is about 50% each way the urban areas are liberal, but both west of Baltimore and east of the Chesapeake people are primarily conservative. Just a few things to consider.

Answer 3

The current map is not accurate; it's an abberation of reality.

Liberalism arises from feminine values, diverse populations and the need for personal security and care. Liberalism will almost always flourish in coastal cities where diverse populations are found, and to a lesser extent inland.

Conservatism arises from family values, heritage, tradition, and by extension, religion. Conservatism will usually flourish in rural areas, and to a lesser extent in cities.

Today's liberalism is not normal liberalism. It's a diabolical death-worshipping hate-mongering cult of idiots who think they can say and do anything they want without taking personal responsibility. This is almost entirely the fault of baby-boomer hippies who rebelled against everything and are still rebelling, the difference being they're in powerful positions now.

Sadly, today's liberalism will severely damage the democrat party for a few decades. When the Y generation comes to real power, things have a chance of going back to normal.

Answer 4

Don't forget throwing DC in there for the Liberals. They're so bad that they are keeping Marion Barry in office - he's running the 8th ward now. After his drug convictions he was elected to the DC city council and then as mayor AGAIN. And now he's still in charge over the poorest district in the city. INSANITY.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marion_Barry

Oh and yes, I realize DC is not a state, but they still get some votes in there for some things.

Answer 5

I think California is leaning towards being liberals but most of us are in the middle and agree with good parts of both parties. You gotta admit some of what liberals do say make sense while others are a bunch of BS, same as conservatives they make sense on some but other topics no.
So I have to say California is neutral.

Answer 6

Pretty right on, but Oregon tends to be far more liberal, particularly in local politics than Washington State by a landslide.

Answer 7

I'm gonna take a wild guess and say that Mustang either doesn't live in California or doesn't pay attention to voting records.
California is typically Liberal

Answer 8

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Answer 9

Liberal: Vermont
Conservative: Wyoming or Utah

Answer 10

You're close with your picks...but trust me on mine...I've lived in alot of places.

Liberal States :
1. Vermont
2. California
3. Massachusetts

Conservative :
1. UTAH
2. Georgia
3. Oklahoma.