Since a picture is worth 1,000 words, these illustrations of the Election Day 2004 results (courtesy of BOP News)shout volumes about the state of America. plk
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These graphic representations of the election's outcome are thought provoking and even humorous.
THE GOOD
The Kids Are Alright
How the Youth of America voted . . .The Kids Are Alrightby Barry Ritholtz"Despite long lines and registration snafus, voters under age 30 clocked the highest turnout percentage since 1972. The good news is that America's young people are more engaged in politics than at any time in two generations. Aging cynics have been quick to blame the kids for a host of political lapses, but the cynics have it wrong." -Music for America.
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THE BADby Barry RitholtzSo much for self-reliance
The TaxProf Blog points us to a report from the Tax Foundation.This fascinating study shows exactly which states benefit from federal tax and spending policies, and which states foot the bill.
Surprisingly, the "value conscious" Red States -- you know, the folks preaching independence and self reliance -- are the biggest hogs at the federal trough.
Sayeth the TaxProf:
"The report shows that of the 32 states (and the District of Columbia) that are "winners" -- receiving more in federal spending than they pay in federal taxes -- 76% are Red States that voted for George Bush in 2000. Indeed, 17 of the 20 (85%) states receiving the most federal spending per dollar of federal taxes paid are Red States. Here are the Top 10 states that feed at the federal trough (with Red States highlighted in bold):States Receiving Most in Federal Spending Per Dollar of Federal Taxes Paid:
1. D.C. ($6.17)
2. North Dakota ($2.03)
3. New Mexico ($1.89) (flipped Red in 2004)
4. Mississippi ($1.84)
5. Alaska ($1.82)
6. West Virginia ($1.74)
7. Montana ($1.64)
8. Alabama ($1.61)
9. South Dakota ($1.59)
10. Arkansas ($1.53)In contrast, of the 16 states that are "losers" -- receiving less in federal spending than they pay in federal taxes -- 69% are Blue States that voted for Al Gore in 2000. Indeed, 11 of the 14 (79%) of the states receiving the least federal spending per dollar of federal taxes paid are Blue States. Here are the Top 10 states that supply feed for the federal trough (with Blue States highlighted in bold):
States Receiving Least in Federal Spending Per Dollar of Federal Taxes Paid:
1. New Jersey ($0.62)
2. Connecticut ($0.64)
3. New Hampshire ($0.68) (flipped Blue in 2004)
4. Nevada ($0.73)
5. Illinois ($0.77)
6. Minnesota ($0.77)
7. Colorado ($0.79)
8. Massachusetts ($0.79)
9. California ($0.81)
10. New York ($0.81)Note that Florida, which had previously received exactly $1.00 in federal spending for each $1.00 in federal taxes paid, has since seen a windfall; Federal largesse was dramatically boosted in the post-Hurricaine, pre-election."
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Demographics versus Geography
by Barry RitholtzHere's a demographic map of how the data breaks down into categories:
Its a different way to look at the election: demographics instead of geography.
via the Votemaster
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THE UGLY
Voting: Free versus Slave States
Look how far we’ve come as a countryby Barry RitholtzSensory Overload contributes what is probably the most disturbing map pair of the entire series: How did the Free States vote, and how did the Slave States cast their ballots?
Oh, how far we've come...
via Sensory Overload
********... other charts that you might find interesting.
Proportional Electoral Map
this one is my favorite -- because land doesn't vote, people doPopular Vote, Population Density
similar ideaPurple America
a sentimental favorite2000 vs 2004 County by County Election Results
Where did their votes come from?
an interesting 3D comparisonElectoral College Over Represents Rural Areas
no kidding?New America redistricted
DeLay loves redistricting, so . . .
Cartographic political analytics -- fun for the whole family!
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