Nice writeup, SZ .. PA finally beats Filthadelphia this time !
I’m thinking so too. Here’s a breakdown by state and county of the 2012 election: http://elections.nytimes.com/2012/results/president Click on “Counties” then click on PA. Look at NE PA. Those two blue counties — “Biden country” — were about 60/40 for Obama in 2012. I’ve seen polling that have them both 60/40 for Trump this time. The flip started with Obama’s war on coal, and Trump’s message really resonates there now.
About to read the piece. I like Salena Zito too. She’s a rare bird—a good reporter.