Remote Republican Fairy Lands

Gallup's latest U.S. map, by declared party.

There are precious few places in America where a strong plurality of the people are Republicans.

My crack:

"Abe Lincoln would be proud. "

What is it with these magical fairylands where people choose to be Republicans? Here's my proposed statistical state characteristic checklist for wunderkind Nate Silverman at fivethirtyeight:

1. Rich in Wal Marts? y/n

2. Thick with religious cults? y/n

3. Not especially upset by incest? y/n

4. Percent of AM only radios above 25? y/n

5. Soft on Nazi enclaves? y/n

6. Teaching hair-trigger readiness to shoot intruders to ward off their constant schemes of intruding? y/n

7. Served in the military but never saw war? y/n

8. Scared of girls? y/n

9. Think the word "Scientist" means "God-Hater?" y/n

10. Irritated when dreams of wealth and fame constantly interrupted by drive train falling off of van? y/n