Those 4 are more than some states with much more liberal voting patterns.
It’s not just the fact it has metros. The colleges are top of the line so they should be retaining these liberal minded younger voters.
I’m being factious about SC but it feels crazy to me.
I can’t speak for everyone, but it’s pretty common for liberal folks to graduate and move to some of the larger Us metros before returning later on.
I enjoyed SF and DC before coming back
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There’s also a pretty decent conservative presence at these schools from a legacy perspective.
A lot of Jesus and farmland in college too