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A '''red state''' is a state whose voters are generally [[conservative]] and who cast votes for the Republican Party in elections.  Red states are noted for a commitment to conservative Christian morality in voting, a rejection of [[abortion]] and gay rights, and wanting to pay low taxes.  Red states are generally found in the [[south]] and [[midwest]] [[United States]].
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A '''red state''' is a state that has voted for the republican candidate in a presidential election.  The term comes from the habit of news networks coloring Republican states red. 
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Voters in red states are generally [[conservative]].  Red states are noted for a commitment to conservative Christian morality, [[abortion|pro-life]], family values, and a desire to reduce the tax burden.  Red states are generally in the southern and midwestern [[United States]].
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They are known as "red states" because, during elections, major news networks color them red when it is confirmed that they have voted for a [[Republican]] president.
 
  
 
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Revision as of 22:17, May 14, 2007

A red state is a state that has voted for the republican candidate in a presidential election. The term comes from the habit of news networks coloring Republican states red.

Voters in red states are generally conservative. Red states are noted for a commitment to conservative Christian morality, pro-life, family values, and a desire to reduce the tax burden. Red states are generally in the southern and midwestern United States. Template:Stub