| − | The study also correlated the results with the states' political leanings ("red" vs. "blue", as determined by the results of the 2016 Presidential election. It found the "red" states are generally more patriotic than "blue" states. | + | The study also correlated the results with the states' political leanings ("red" vs. "blue"), as determined by the results of the 2016 Presidential election. It found the "red" states are generally more patriotic than "blue" states. |
| | According to the metrics listed above, the top 6 most patriotic states, starting with the most patriotic, were New Hampshire, Wyoming, Vermont, Utah, Idaho, and Wisconsin. Of these, five have Republican Governors and one has a Democratic Governor. Four have Republican-controlled legislatures and two have Democrat-controlled legislatures. | | According to the metrics listed above, the top 6 most patriotic states, starting with the most patriotic, were New Hampshire, Wyoming, Vermont, Utah, Idaho, and Wisconsin. Of these, five have Republican Governors and one has a Democratic Governor. Four have Republican-controlled legislatures and two have Democrat-controlled legislatures. |