Posted on 04/03/2018 2:49:01 PM PDT by ethom
The most surprising statistic of the last presidential election was that 53 percent of white women overall, and close to 60 percent in suburban and rural areas, voted for Donald Trump
These same women also voted overwhelmingly in favor of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney in 2012, and favored Republicans by 22 points in the 2014 midterms. They gave less support to Trump than to Romney, but when is the last time a suburban focus group of upscale moms was a chatty pro-Trump coffee klatch? They talk one way in a group, and vote another way in private.
Maybe “closet conservatives” are also laying low, ready to surprise us again. There is no question that the social pressure on people today — and conservative women in particular — is intense to conform to more liberal stereotypes. Why are conservatives hiding? Well, for one reason, it could torpedo their relationships. Recent research indicates that one in 10 couples, married or not, have ended their relationships due to a battle over political differences. For younger millennials, this tension over politics is greater: 22 percent of couples have ended a relationship over political differences
Another reason people are hiding is that the First Amendment applies to Congress but it does not apply to your employer: In most workplaces, you can be fired for your political views.
"Roseanne” is ringing cultural bells that put back some balance in the world of entertainment. It shows that for every trend in America, there is a countertrend. Perhaps it will help other Roseannes to come out of the closet, and just maybe we will all get back to respecting one another’s political views instead of seeking to demean those we oppose — and that will make for a healthier democracy.
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The 1st episode sent one message the 2nd one sent another. I am afraid the show is going to be used to promote the Gay and liberal agenda. The 1st episode was just to lure people in.
That’s all it is. These people never do anything without an ulterior motive. I remember the outrageous crackpot this woman was years ago, and I know she didn’t have a change of heart or personality at over 60.
“Just a bunch of ignorant hicks who vote how their men-folk tell them to.”— Crooked Hillary.
Lots of people do that... because 'liberals' are bullies.
That is horrible. His daughter sure is messed up too.
THE HILL must think conservatives have 'balance' when we have one half of ONE show - - out of thousands of shows on hundreds of channels. I'm not sure 'balance' is the right term...
The show is still funny tonight.
It is America
Oh dang! I think I missed it again! I hope I can watch the Rosanne shows on On Demand.
I don’t think she is either. She’s much smarter than Rosie ever was. The show as very funny tonight.
I gotta sense of humor, I just like different things. That family reminds me too much of my in-laws or what I remember I about it which is years and years ago. Obsessed with gays, every Christmas Eve they had to fixate on gays and gun control. Loud, obnoxious, and overweight.lol
This show is setting up conservatives to be bashed big time.
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