How the 10 Wealthiest US Counties Voted (Surprising Results, President Bush only took 4 out of 10)

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[XRdsRev]

It might surprise some to see how the canidiates fared in the 10 wealthiest U.S. counties (2000 census). President Bush won in only four of the ten, comprising two states (one of which might be a bit shocking for some). So much for "the Republicans are the party of the rich".

Presidential election results for the 10 wealthiest U.S. counties. (winner in caps)

Teton County, Wyoming: Bush/Cheney - 5,124 - KERRY/EDWARDS - 5,972

Fairfield County, Connecticut: Bush/Cheney - 14,694 - KERRY/EDWARDS - 15,047

Marin County, California: Bush/Cheney - 26,141 - KERRY/EDWARDS - 73,946

Somerset County, New Jersey: BUSH/CHENEY - 67,505 - Kerry/Edwards - 61,550

Morris County, New Jersey: BUSH/CHENEY - 126,761 - Kerry/Edwards - 90,476

Clear Creek County, Colorado: Bush/Cheney - 2,467 - KERRY/EDWARDS - 2,899

Douglas County, Colorado: BUSH/CHENEY - 79,115 - Kerry/Edwards - 38,956

Hunterdon County, New Jersey: BUSH/CHENEY - 39,449 - Kerry/Edwards - 25,727

Westchester County, New York: Bush/Cheney - 153,241 - KERRY/EDWARDS - 218,142

New York County (Manhattan), New York: Bush/Cheney - 95,362 - KERRY/EDWARDS - 468,841

[XRdsRev]

The NJ results didn't surprise me since I am familiar with those counties but they might shock some other folks. I was unpleasantly surprised by the Wyoming results especially since I think this was Dick Cheney's home county. Hope you find this interesting. Have a great day fellow Freepers....Enjoy !

[KJacob]

Bush got 17% in Manhattan? Wow better than DC.

[JustaCowgirl]

That is definitely Dick Cheney's home county. It's full of transplanted rich Californians is my guess.

[SedVictaCatoni]

I was unpleasantly surprised by the Wyoming results especially since I think this was Dick Cheney's home county.

That's Jackson Hole, Wyoming. It's basically Wyoming's Aspen - a resort haven for people from the coasts. Consequently, it's going to be full of liberal immigrants.

[Unam Sanctam]

My clueless neighbor's "Billionaires for Bush" seems even more clueless, given this info and the likes of Soros.

[Andyman]

I'd bet Teton County (Jackson Hole, if I remember) is mostly populated by people who want out of the mess they made in Hollywood. The only natives are those who clean up after the Hollywood-types.

[Alberta's Child]

Those Wyoming results are an anomaly. Because Wyoming has one of the lowest state tax burdens in the U.S., the place has become a haven for wealthy elites who use it as their "principal place of residence" for tax purposes.

[njwoman]

For once, I am glad to reside in NJ... :-)

[RockyMtnMan]

No Johnson County in Kansas (KC)? Whole lot o money in Johnson county, maybe they're just good at hiding it :-)

[Chgogal]

Teton, Wyoming...isn't that where cool Hollyweirdos (Harrison Ford to name one) live? Just curious. Never been there so I'm not in the loop.

[speedy]

Yes -- it's celebrities and artists. Nothing in common with real Wyoming.

[WinOne4TheGipper]

Grand Total:

Bush/ Cheney- 609,859 38%
Cherie/Edouirds- 1,001,556 62%

[Chummy]

Surprising?

How often does one find that those of financial means simply have no connection with the world in which those of less financial means live, work and play?

When one has jabillions of coin, it can be a little too easy to pass off any understanding or appreciation that taxes do make a difference to those who snip coupons to help make ends meet.

[capitan_refugio]

Marin County, California, is Champagne Socialist Central. It is the county on the north side of the Golden Gate from San Francisco. It is the home base of Barbara Boxer and Nancy Pelosi. Need I say more?

[muleskinner]

The results in Marin show just how psychotic that place has become. The wealthy, unmarried men who have tired of the Castro scene, move there.

[Protagoras]

I personally know a ton of Limousine Liberals.

[Chgogal]

Then it doesn't surprise me then. I just think the air is too thin for those types there. They can barely think at sea level. :)

[pete anderson]

It would be interesting to see the same cross results with Level of Education and % that voted for Bush.

[randog]

Because Wyoming has one of the lowest state tax burdens in the U.S., the place has become a haven for wealthy elites who use it as their "principal place of residence" for tax purposes.

The Hollywood elite use Las Vegas for the same purpose.

[Ready4Freddy]

Or for Amendment 12 purposes ala our VP......

the place has become a haven for wealthy elites who use it as their "principal place of residence" for tax purposes.