Why is New Mexico so liberal? I don’t get it. It lies between Texas and Arizona, which are both red, or at least reddish purple, states. But New Mexico is dark blue, and the only Republican I can think of from the state is Gary Johnson, who became the Libertarian candidate for President.
What factors made New Mexico blue?
Lots of impoverished hispanics and Pueblo (Native American) residents, dependent on Govt. Also a large artsy/LGBT crowd.