Excellent post.
The Heritage Foundation has the same problem, and it has had that problem since the Clinton era.
Some of the problem, is the Bush [-bot, -RINO] Dynasty, which shills for high-rolling mid-Eastern magnates who spread money around as a magic carpet for Islam Jihad Lite.
PS. Conservative states are BLUE (for Reagan), not red (for communism).
What are you talking about? Red is for valor and bravery.
From State Symbols USA:
The official national colors of the United States are seen on the American flag - red, white, and blue. Although the colors did not have a specified meaning at the time the American flag was adopted, they did for the Great Seal of the United States in 1782:(Cross-referenced here.)Red is a symbol of valor and bravery
White symbolizes purity and innocence
Blue signifies vigilance, perseverance, and justice