LOL!
1) I'm not a "Southerner."
2) "(C)enturys old Democrat heritage?" Do you honestly believe the parties have not changed in the last century and a half?
3) By all means tell us - who would be in the White House right now, if not for "Southerners" loyally voting "Republican?"
In other words, to quote John McLaughlin, you're "wrong, wrong, wrong!"
Congratulations!
;>)
News flash! 2002 Georgia elects Republican governor for first time since Reconstruction. Top issue in campaign for crossover voters: CBF emblem on state flag!
By all means tell us - who would be in the White House right now, if not for "Southerners" loyally voting "Republican?"
Any number of groups could take credit for pushing Bush over the top, including Tennesee Republicans, the Cubans in Miami, Ralph Nader, overseas miilitary, or even Bush's own legal team. But don't let me stop you from assigning credit.