Tennessee on Super Tuesday: A Bellwether

TENNESSEE HAS VOTED FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL WINNER IN THE LAST 11 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS

From the New Republic:

As the "buckle of the Bible Belt," Tennessee is traditionally conservative and tends towards the Republicans, going for Bush in 2000 and 2004. Though Huckabee is relying on its strong evangelical community, the state has a history of being more economically and racially liberal than other southern states. Hillary is also hoping that, with its relatively small black population, Tennessee can be one of the few southern states she can win. Having voted for the winner in the last 11 general presidential elections, Tennessee is considered a bellwether state.

Delegates: Democrats, 85 (68 in primary; 17 super-delegates); Republicans, 55

Format: Democrats hold an open, proportional primary; Republicans hold a closed, winner-takes-all primary.

And today John McCain comes to town.