I'm in the southern half of Louisiana, which has more of a mixed bag of political views. As you may already know, there are many Catholics down here who vote on the basis of their religious beliefs, & there are many people who are employed by the chemical & oil industries who generally vote on the basis of that alone -- but not all. On the other hand, we also have a diverse, but outnumbered, population that embraces Democratic ideals.
Just as OKNancy & gkhouston have advised you, I vote for those whose thinking most relates to mine. Actually, I'm so turned off by Republicans that I refuse to vote for any of them, although I've made exceptions for those who had previously been Democrats, like John Kennedy, the state treasurer.
We're not in the best situation right now, but with the help of the national GOP's extreme, radical views, I'm hoping that the craziness will eventually turn the tide, & perhaps more people will be willing to call themselves Democrats again.
How did you discover DU? Living in such a red state, as many DUers are, you'll find that DU is a wonderful oasis for progressives. I encourage you to read the terms of service so that you'll understand DU's expectations of its members. You're going to learn a lot here!
Again, welcome, AJ!
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