[hudkina]

But there is a rather large "cultural" divide between Missouri and Michigan. The fact that you compared Kansas City (which is far more liberal than the rest of Missouri, save St. Louis) and Traverse City (which is a relatively small rural town) and found that both areas were relatively the same says something.

However, try comparing Traverse City to Poplar Bluff or any other small town in rural Missouri. You'll find a world of difference.''

Missouri outside of its two largest cities has far more in common with Arkansas than it does with Michigan.