<p>I don’t know what she meant either, or maybe she did mean that relatively to your area, it would be conservative in general.</p>
<p>I think the political middle ground is wide, and there is some relativity to whatever end of the spectrum one identifies with. Since you described yourself as extremely liberal, U Richmond might be too conservative for your family, but it may be middle ground to someone in the middle. </p>
<p>Still, I think it is good to choose a college that fits your family best. Distance is another factor to consider, and as you said, maybe not a deal breaker, but part of the choice. </p>