[ElkGroveDan]

I have a simpler reason. Middle America vacations at the Gulf. You know those NASCAR loving types from flyover country -- people who actually drive in a car to their destination spot.

Our glorious leaders need to be seen in places like Carmel, and Vail and Martha's Vineyard where the more affluent and erudite elements of society congregate.

[BenLurkin]

Bingo!

[skr]

He wouldn’t be very welcome in the ruby-red Panhandle.

[Paladin2]

E$xactly right. The Zer0s don’t want to hang out with BP’s “little people”.