the election showed how much America has been changing. For years, the country's economic power has been shifting to states such as Colorado, North Carolina, Virginia and Nevada. Now, as a result of Election 2008, its political power is shifting in that direction as well. Full Story »
Posted by Kaizar Campwala
Excellent analysis of how election results reflect some profound changes in the dynamics of American politics, such as the decline of the 911 fear-driven anti-terrorism agenda -- and a shift of power to 'new-economy' states. The article is factual, fair, well-documented and provides thoughtful observations about some of the deep trends that are changing America.
I love the new map of how America voted by population density. It seems to be a much better representation than the traditional state-wide maps.
Mr. Obama was strong in some of the wealthiest parts of the country: California, the Northeast and the new-economy states. He also won a majority among those with family ... More »
the shifts in the u.s. demographics which will create even greater change in the future of political life is laid out somewhat here. i agree that there can be a danger in over-reaching by a new administration, but i'm not convinced that the first pres. bush lost political power because he overreached. other factors change over four years beyond control: witness the moment.
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