When Bush indeed wins again, John finds his employer and his friends took his public vow seriously and he can not help but stay true to his word.

Later, close to the Canada–United States border, Chloe reveals to John that she is a deserter who was in Iraq as a soldier and is supposed to return there.

When Chloe is arrested and has to go to prison, John waits for her, and upon returning to the United States, has made a determination that he can make a difference.

[4] Blue State was shot on location in Winnipeg (Paquin's hometown) and the border crossing at Emerson, in Manitoba in the spring of 2006.

[11] Sony Pictures Home Entertainment released Blue State in Canada on February 28, 2008 on a single-sided disc containing the film in 1.78:1 widescreen.