[Colonel Kangaroo]

how do you explain the liberalism of the Upper Midwest? I live in a tough climate and it's definitely liberal-dominated

I'd say the Upper Midwest still contains a streak of the old-time hardier progressives as opposed to the new coddled sofites. And in addition, air conditioning in summer and efficient heating in the winter turn harsh climates into comfortable locales for the soft and fat.

[MinnesotaLibertarian]

I'd say the Upper Midwest still contains a streak of the old-time hardier progressives as opposed to the new coddled sofites.

I would agree with that.

And in addition, air conditioning in summer and efficient heating in the winter turn harsh climates into comfortable locales for the soft and fat.

I would disagree with that part. One cannot fully escape the cold here. Also, some of the coldest regions, especially New England and the Rocky Mountain West, are also among the thinnest. Fat people are overwhelmingly in the South.