[ArrogantBustard]

Are coal miners unionized?

Yes, and the UMW has always been a thoroughly corrupt, evil, communist organization.

OTOH, the three biggest coal producing states (Wyoming, West Virginia, and Kentucky) all voted strongly for McCain/Palin and Romney/Ryan.

[3catsanadog]

Don't forget they voted for Dubya in 2000 and I think 2004. Back in 2000 the most troublesome issue the voters related to was Gore and his anti-gun agenda.

As my divorce lawyer in West Virginia said at that time "You start messing with a West By God Virginian's gun, you lose his (and her) vote."