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Why GOP Won: Shifting White Votes Hurt Democrats (AFRO Reports)
The Afro ^
| 11/8/14
| Jennifer Agiesta and Jesse J. Holland
Posted on 11/10/2014 11:16:22 AM PST by YourAdHere
WASHINGTON (AP) White voters of all ages were less likely to back Democrats this year than in elections past, helping Republi5395a874abffae2b640f6a70670072dccans nationwide but most acutely in the South and overpowering Democratic efforts to turn out their core supporters among Blacks and Hispanics.
In a nation growing ever more diverse, political forecasters repeatedly warn Republicans they must improve their appeal among minorities in order to remain competitive in the long term.
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The afro breaks down the election for both of it's readers.
To: YourAdHere
So whites aren’t allowed to vote in their best interest now?
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posted on
11/10/2014 11:19:28 AM PST
by
2ndDivisionVet
(The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is going to stop me.)
To: YourAdHere
I think the Democrats need to widen their appeal to White voters.
See! Two can play this game.
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posted on
11/10/2014 11:19:54 AM PST
by
Cowboy Bob
(They are called "Liberals" because the word "parasite" was already taken.)
To: 2ndDivisionVet
Maybe.... just maybe.... white “moderates” got tired of being called “racist” every five minutes by these clowns.
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posted on
11/10/2014 11:21:11 AM PST
by
NFHale
(The Second Amendment - By Any Means Necessary.)
To: Cowboy Bob
The Democrats can’t survive as the party of minorities and sinlge women. They need to broaden their appeal.
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posted on
11/10/2014 11:22:55 AM PST
by
NeoCaveman
(DC, it's Versailles on the Potomac but without the food and culture)
To: YourAdHere
In a nation growing ever more diverse, political forecasters repeatedly warn Republicans they must improve their appeal among minorities in order to remain competitive in the long term. The AFROS are looking out for the best interests of the Republicans.
Isn't that sweet?
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posted on
11/10/2014 11:24:19 AM PST
by
E. Pluribus Unum
(Any energy source that requires a subsidy is, by definition, "unsustainable.")
To: YourAdHere
It’s those crackers again...
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posted on
11/10/2014 11:24:36 AM PST
by
DoughtyOne
(The mid-term elections were perfect for him. Now Obama can really lead from behind.)
To: YourAdHere
I found this part of the article both interesting and encouraging:
In North Carolina, though incumbent Democratic Sen. Kay Hagan was widely credited with running a solid campaign, she carried just 33 percent of the White vote down from 39 percent in 2008 and lost. White voters under age 30 backed Hagan by close to a 2-to-1 margin six years ago as they helped to sweep Barack Obama into office. This time, in a midterm election, the younger White voters who cast ballots in North Carolina broke just as decisively for Hagans Republican opponent, state House Speaker Thom Tillis. -
To: NeoCaveman
Absolutely. Who will fund them?
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posted on
11/10/2014 11:25:48 AM PST
by
Cowboy Bob
(They are called "Liberals" because the word "parasite" was already taken.)
To: YourAdHere
Sorry homies.. the GOP’s representation grew among ALL ethnic groups.
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posted on
11/10/2014 11:27:07 AM PST
by
ScottinVA
(We either destroy ISIS there... or fight them here. Pick one, America.)
To: YourAdHere
Socialism doesn’t work. Obama’s Marxist policies are destroying the economy. His attempts to purposely bankrupt the coal, gas and oil industries backfired big time as workers began losing their jobs. Obamacare also backfired as it killed jobs and many workers lost their healthcare or had the premiums doubled. And amnesty ill also cost jobs. Most people, including blacks and hispanics, would much rather have a paycheck rather than welfare.
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posted on
11/10/2014 11:30:47 AM PST
by
Jim Robinson
(Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God!!)
To: YourAdHere
Darn Whites, actin' White, when will they ever learn.
There they go, frustrating their noble Negro benefactors tolerance, again.
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posted on
11/10/2014 11:32:46 AM PST
by
Navy Patriot
(America, a Rule of Mob nation)
To: Capt. Tom
This has been predicted by a growing number.
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posted on
11/10/2014 11:40:13 AM PST
by
Clintonfatigued
(The War on Drugs is Big Government statism)
To: 2ndDivisionVet
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posted on
11/10/2014 11:41:53 AM PST
by
Blood of Tyrants
(The cure has become worse than the disease. Support an end to the WOD now.)
To: fieldmarshaldj; AuH2ORepublican; Impy; GOPsterinMA; randita; Sun; LdSentinal; ExTexasRedhead; ...
More and more Caucasian voters are voting for their self interest and casting aside Political Correctness. If all voters did that, Democrats wouldn’t have a leg to stand on.
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posted on
11/10/2014 11:41:54 AM PST
by
Clintonfatigued
(The War on Drugs is Big Government statism)
To: YourAdHere
AFRO ..... Pete: Man this job sucks. A chick and a Negro ... Linc: Beats jail, ofay. An' mah `fro rocks. Solid! Julie: A deal's a deal, you queers. Suck it up buttercups.
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posted on
11/10/2014 11:45:44 AM PST
by
tumblindice
(America's founding fathers: all armed conservatives.)
To: YourAdHere
No.
The Democrats could not generate enough “Give A Shit” throughout its base to motivate them to get to the polls!
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posted on
11/10/2014 11:49:56 AM PST
by
Jack Deth
(Knight Errant and Resident FReeper Kitty Poem /Haiku Guy)
To: YourAdHere
Better headline:
Black voters cling to lies, perpetuate failed policies.
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posted on
11/10/2014 11:51:59 AM PST
by
outofsalt
( If history teaches us anything it's that history rarely teaches us anything.)
To: YourAdHere
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posted on
11/10/2014 11:53:01 AM PST
by
Mozilla
To: YourAdHere
Gender Specific
|
Percentage of the Votes |
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spreads |
2012 |
voters |
Obama |
Romney |
|
|
D v R & D v R + Perot |
men |
47 |
45 |
52 |
|
|
7 |
women |
53 |
55 |
44 |
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|
11 |
|
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2008 |
voters |
Obama |
Romney |
|
|
|
men |
47 |
49 |
48 |
|
|
1 |
women |
53 |
56 |
43 |
|
|
13 |
|
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|
|
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|
1996 |
voters |
Obama |
Romney |
Perot |
COMBINED AGAINST |
|
men |
48 |
44 |
45 |
10 |
55 |
11 |
women |
52 |
55 |
38 |
7 |
45 |
17/10 |
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1992 |
voters |
Obama |
Romney |
Perot |
COMBINED AGAINST |
|
men |
47 |
41 |
38 |
21 |
59 |
3/18 |
women |
53 |
45 |
38 |
17 |
55 |
7/10 |
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posted on
11/10/2014 12:02:55 PM PST
by
DoughtyOne
(The mid-term elections were perfect for him. Now Obama can really lead from behind.)
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