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Partisan Makeup of Mississippi
In recent Presidential elections, the state has trended Republican (in 2004, there were 46 R counties vs. 18 D. counties)
Polls show that on a local level, however, citizens identify with Democratic ideals; In 2008, Democrats held an advantage, by only about 1%
Senate Seats: 27 D/25 R
House Seats:74 D/48 R
2008 Election Results
Two Party Competitive
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EconomicsPre Civil War:
--5th wealthiest state in the nation--Cotton plantations--Slaves as property--Low population
Post Civil War:Drop in Wealth; $500 million (43% slave value) to $177 million in total assetsCollapse of Cotton (Lost value, Lost crops due to floods and drought, Labor migration)
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Economics Today
Gulf and River Casinos
– Before Katrina Miss. had 2nd largest Industry (just after Nevada)
– Continuously expanding
Poorest state In the nation;reliant on Federal subsidies
Still somewhat reliant on cotton; Map shows cotton production in US and Mississippi
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