They seem not to see what the reality is this:
I loved every minute I drove through mid-state NY. I stopped in wonderful towns and the folk there were smart, fun and friendly.
How sad the former lead the latter.
Hate to break it you man. The first picture is where all the people are. Pastoral scenery sure is pretty, but it doesn’t vote. The former can’t help but lead the latter because they outnumber them so vastly.