What kind of person lives in a state like Massachusetts and Rhode Island?
Outside the Liberal strong hold cities likely some very down to earth persons who love their state for more pressing reasons. It's their home, their families are likely there, and they hope and likely work for political change to come. New England despite it's political quirks is a beautiful place to be. That saying a lot coming from a life long Tennessee Ridge Runner.
A New Englander? :D~
That is a tough question. I would assmue many are just like people everywhere. They vote for Kennedy because he delivers pork to the state. He is a Senior member of the Senate and seniority brings in its share of perks. I dont know much about the mental state that makes people vote for celebrities or for people who they find appealing because of a status they have assumed. Obviously Masachusetts has more than its fair share of liberals, as evidenced by their views on gay marriage and abortion. I fail to understand how they keep their eyes closed to the trash they are sending to Washington. I believe it gives them some sort of superior feeling to have someone famous representing them, no matter how badly.
"What kind of person lives in a state like Massachusetts and Rhode Island?"