Why is Vermont so liberal?

The fiscal conservatives in northern new england (Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont) are all quite weary of big government, big spending and more rules and regulations - all hallmarks of “liberals”. Vermont living is very diverse and tolerant and a fantastic place to live. read more

When the migration began, Vermont’s population was below 400,000, small enough so that an influx of people could really affect the state’s politics. More than 625,000 people live in Vermont today, and residents born elsewhere are part of the state’s fabric. read more

Oregon is a relatively rural state full of white people (if not quite as rural or white as Vermont), and it's just as liberal as Vermont because of the area where it's located. I'd say that Vermont is about as liberal as it seems, as are most of the other states in its immediate vicinity. read more