I grew up in Western PA (Indiana County) and went to Gettysburg College in the late 80's and early 90's, so I know the area well...even back then the Gettysburg area was increasingly becoming a D.C. suburb. The Shady Grove, MD metro stop made the commute a lot easier for denizens of DC to move as far away as southern PA.
My girlfriend, a black woman to boot, just came home after voting for the first time.... ever.
For Johnnie Mac in PA.