I think it is more than Bush styled GOP. I think it has to do with that government complex on the Potomac. That bunch probably votes 80% for the dems because they see money in their pockets taken from the fly over country.
I recall a car trip to NJ in 08 to attend a funeral. With most of the area between No Fla and DC in a virtual depression, when I got near the DC beltway, I felt I was in
a financial haven. New cars, well dressed individuals and no signs of financial trouble.
As Big Government grew during the post Reagan period Virginia became more Democrat.
Before George W. Bush was President Virginia was still Republican, low crime and English speaking.
None of that is true anymore.
Had the border been secured as promised in the last amnesty we may have had a fighting chance.
GHW Bush had other ideas.
Globalists don’t care what jersey people wear.
The Bush Plan for North Mexico is paramount.