CNN: The most 'representative' state: Wisconsin

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The most 'representative' state: Wisconsin
By Mark Preston
CNN Political Editor
Thursday, July 27, 2006

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Looking for a state that is a microcosm of the whole country? You won't find it in Iowa or New Hampshire -- there are 25 states that come closer to average statewide measures on important characteristics such as race and income....

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In fact, a politician looking for that mythical microcosm -- the most typical state in the country -- should look no further than Wisconsin.

The Badger State comes closer than any other to state-by-state averages on 12 key measures, according to a new analysis by CNN Polling Director Keating Holland that takes a fresh look at U.S. Census data....

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Holland identified 12 key statistics -- four that measure race and ethnicity, four that look at income and education, and four that describe the typical neighborhood in each state -- and added up how far each was from the figures for the average state on each measure.

Holland said he chose these 12 different categories because "they have a strong impact on the political landscape in every state."...

(NOTE: The 10 most representative states are WI, MO, KS, IN, OH, OK, OR, NE, GA, MN. The other states are listed, in order. at the end of the article.)

http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/07/27/mg.thu/index.html

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1. ** has 62% disapproval rating over there BTW

[DeepModem Mom]

3. Interesting! nt

[Dinger]

2. Woo-Hoo!!! My State!!! Why Not Have The '08 Convention Here?

Or at least the first primary?