Because of the demographics of the old-timers in my town. It was hard-core Republican, anti-gay, anti-Jew, anti-sex-before-marriage, anti-higher education, anti-abortion, pro-alcohol and wife-beating, pro-hunting (with a few beers at 5AM), pro-going-to-church, often too poor to send kids to dentists, and a consistent “don’t tread on me” attitude. I mentioned my friend because of the subtle change around town government. (Sorry, I had forgotten to give the thesis, just the concluding sentence.)
Our unofficial figures, not including the absentee ballots, which will be heavily for Obama.
Obama: 528
McCain: 282
The Dems. in the county had a clean sweep. It used to be a solid Republican ‘hood.