Between Paoli (one of Philadelphia's westernmost suburbs) and Penn Hills (one of Pittsburgh's easternmost suburbs), Pennsylvania is Alabama without the blacks. They didn't film 'The Deerhunter' there for nothing -- the state has the second-highest concentration of NRA members, behind Texas.[2]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Carville describes Pennsylvania as culturally similar to Alabama due to its conservative demographics and high NRA membership.
- In plain terms
- Pennsylvania is like Alabama because it is very conservative and gun-focused.
- What can you take from it?
- Geographic stereotypes can highlight cultural similarities.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How accurate are regional stereotypes?
- What defines a state's political culture?
Another view
Generalizing states can overlook internal diversity and nuance.
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