Thursday, May 12, 2011

Why the South stays "Red"

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If you live in the south or travel much through it you will notice most motels carry one televlsion for much of its news, a conclusion based on anecdotal evidence but meaningful all the same.

At a Super 8 outside of Dallas the question was asked why the channel is on Fox News.  The desk clerk said at one time it was on CNN, but people claimed the channel too liberal.

"Had anyone complained about Fox?" he was asked.  The clerk said no one had because it was the channel that is fair and balanced.

But many shows are hosted by politicians, was the counter.  "Well they are better than the media."he replied.

Most of the South is politically red which may account for these observations and why they will likely remain.

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