I agree with JTM's comment about electoral preference following population density, though I would argue that the patterns arise because of an acceptance of diversity, not social stress.

People in population dense areas are more accepting of diversity - probably because it is ever present.

I can only speculate about the population density of the areas that Peter pointed out, but I do know New York and the more densely populated areas (Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany and New York City) overwhelmingly voted for Gore.

Does anyone disagree that Gore is the candidate more accepting of diversity?