In our Anecdotal Evidence column, movers and shakers share personal stories听of how intriguing (and often odd) campaigning in their respective swing state can be.
Dario Moreno 鈥� Political Scientist, Florida International University
Dario Moreno. Photo: Lars Gesing/CU News Corps
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鈥淭he Northern part of the state 鈥� along I-10 from Pensacola to Jacksonville 鈥� is basically South Alabama, very Southern, very conservative. The southern part of the state 鈥� Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach 鈥� is very liberal. That region has a lot of influence from the Northeast, from states such as New York, New Jersey. People are moving down here. They follow the I-95,
鈥淎nd then the people on the southwest side of the state are very Republican and conservative. They came from Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. They followed the I-75 down.
鈥淭he I-4, which goes from Tampa Bay to Daytona, is really the swing area. it鈥檚 the central part of the state, and it is where most state elections are decided.鈥�
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