One of the trends this year that hasn't got much press yet is the slow but steady bluing of the West.
In Reagan times, the West was very Red with only CA and HI staying blue.
That changed in '06 with some states adding Blue Congressfolks. But would that trend continue in '08?
Well, Alaska is 5 points more Blue than Red. Now what does the West look like?
Solidly Blue- California, Hawaii, Washington
Leaning Blue- Oregon, New Mexico, Montana, Alaska
Listing away from Red- Colorado, Idaho, Nevada
Red- Arizona, Utah
We can pick up some easy electoral votes in the West. The trend is towards blue out here. We can pick up Senate seats in Alaska, Oregon and Idaho. New Mexico isn't safe either for the Red side Senate seat.
It is a blue tide and the water is fine. Come on in.