I don’t blame her. Elderly people don’t cross check the facts. Their views depends on which radio channel they find first. This is Rush Limbaugh’s demographics
next time when a (ignorant) person who doesn’t care much abt politics but likes a link about a candidate, just ask what policy they like about this candidate. I guess a homework helps (But well, I hope they choose multiple sources/views).
Louisiana is def. red. But the majority of it’s electorate is also not located in the Bible belt, so the Hindu thing is likely a much bigger deal to other Southern states that may be less Red but more evangelical.