Three Western Dems from the three Wests Demographics, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Presidential Politics, Regionalism, The Big Strategy, Urban/Rural Divide

I just noticed something in the last few days and I've been pondering if it means anything. The three Western Dems that we've talked about the most being Presidential candidates in '08 or beyond are from the three very distinct political regions (as defined by MassInc).

Gov. Bill Richardson representing El Norte, in more way than one.

Gov. Brian Schweitzer from Sagebrush, and

Gov.Ted Kulongoski from the Upper Coast.

Does this mean anything? It might.

My first thought is that which ever perfect Western Dem candidate we choose might indicated what region we see as the defining Wesetern region. So, in turn, we see our candidate as the key to unlocking the Western door for Democrats.

Also, it could be simple bias. We prefer one region, delliberatly or not, over another and the Governor from that region just appeals to us. That said, my bias certainly isn't for the Southwest region, but I'm pulling for Richardson, probably because he's a great Western Dem, a great Dem and an unbelievably qualified candidate, outside of his region and party.

Emmett O'Connell | March 17, 2005 | Comment on This Post (1 so far) Permalink: Three Western Dems from the three Wests Demographics, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Presidential Politics, Regionalism, The Big Strategy, Urban/Rural Divide

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