Election results from the 2004 Presidential election show all three states on the western coast of the continental United States as being "Blue States."

Left Coast is a political expression implying that the West Coast of the United States is politically left-wing. The implication is that the states of California, Oregon, and Washington vote more often for the Democratic Party than the other states in the Western United States. This phrase plays on the fact that the west coast of the US is found on the left of the contiguous 48 states when viewing a map with north oriented upwards. Image File history File links Blue_Red_States. ... Image File history File links Blue_Red_States. ... Regional definitions vary from source to source. ... The Politics series Politics Portal This box:      Politics is the process by which groups of people make decisions. ... “Leftism” redirects here. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... Official language(s) (none)[1] Capital Salem Largest city Portland Area  Ranked 9th  - Total 98,466 sq mi (255,026 km²)  - Width 260 miles (420 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 2. ... Official language(s) English Capital Olympia Largest city Seattle Area  Ranked 18th  - Total 71,342 sq mi (184,827 km²)  - Width 240 miles (385 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 6. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

In Canada, the coastal strip of British Columbia, including Vancouver Island, is also referred to as the Left Coast. Motto: Splendor Sine Occasu (Latin: Splendour without diminishment) Capital Victoria Largest city Vancouver Official languages English Government - Lieutenant-Governor Iona Campagnolo - Premier Gordon Campbell (BC Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 36 - Senate seats 6 Confederation July 20, 1871 (6th province) Area  Ranked 4th - Total 944,735 km... Vancouver Island is separated from mainland British Columbia by the Strait of Georgia and the Queen Charlotte Strait, and from Washington by the Juan De Fuca Strait. ...

The landscape and opportunities offered by the Pacific Coast attracted many Americans to move there in search of a better life. Also, many Asians (due to its proximity) and Central and South Americans (able to cross the Mexican border) have settled on the Left Coast as well. Because of its location, the Pacific Coast has become a melting pot of peoples from all over the world, and many cities (such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and Vancouver) represent some of the most ethnically diverse places on the planet. Some speculate that it is because of this diversity and the shared dreams of peoples who settled here that progressive and democratic ideals are prevalent. Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ... This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. ...

This same area is also referred to as the Wet Coast or Rain Coast because of the high annual precipitation found in many places along the coast.

In Canada use of the term left coast is not usually pejorative. For example, at the Order of British Columbia Investiture of painter Edward John Hughes, by the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, Iona Campagnolo, in April 2006 she stated, "We have all occasionally heard of our beloved coast dismissed as the 'wet coast', the 'left' coast, even the 'rain coast', yet for most of us, these are 'terms of endearment'..." [1] The Order of British Columbia is British Columbias highest award for outstanding achievement. ... Investiture, from the Latin (preposition in and verb vestire, dress from vestis robe) is a rather general term for the formal installation of an incumbent (heir, elect of nominee) in public office, especially by taking possession of its insignia. ... A Lieutenant Governor is a government official who is the subordinate or deputy of a Governor or Governor-General. ... Official Portrait of the Hon. ...

The term is used by NewsMax.com columnist James Hirsen in his "Left Coast Report", which attacks Hollywood celebrities for supporting liberal views. It is also used by Ted Rall as the name of his left-leaning political comic strip. The term is also used by Rush Limbaugh in his daily radio program.^{[citation needed]} NewsMax. ... ... A Ted Rall cartoon depicting John Kerry and George W. Bush. ... Rush Hudson Limbaugh III (born January 12, 1951) is an American radio talk show host and political commentator. ...

See also

• Coastal California
• East Coast liberal
• Cascadia
• History of the west coast of North America