Why GOP Won: Shifting White Votes Hurt Democrats (AFRO Reports)

The Afro ^ | 11/8/14 | Jennifer Agiesta and Jesse J. Holland

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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.

[2ndDivisionVet]

So whites aren’t allowed to vote in their best interest now?

[Cowboy Bob]

I think the Democrats need to widen their appeal to White voters.

See! Two can play this game.

[NFHale]

Maybe.... just maybe.... white “moderates” got tired of being called “racist” every five minutes by these clowns.

[NeoCaveman]

The Democrats can’t survive as the party of minorities and sinlge women. They need to broaden their appeal.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

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?

[DoughtyOne]

It’s those crackers again...

[DeFault User]

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 Hagan’s Republican opponent, state House Speaker Thom Tillis. -

[Cowboy Bob]

Absolutely. Who will fund them?

[ScottinVA]

Sorry homies.. the GOP’s representation grew among ALL ethnic groups.

[Jim Robinson]

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.

[Navy Patriot]

Darn Whites, actin' White, when will they ever learn.

There they go, frustrating their noble Negro benefactors tolerance, again.

[Clintonfatigued]

This has been predicted by a growing number.

[Blood of Tyrants]

No. Next question.

[Clintonfatigued]

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.

[tumblindice]

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[Jack Deth]

No.

The Democrats could not generate enough “Give A Shit” throughout its base to motivate them to get to the polls!

[outofsalt]

Better headline:

Black voters cling to lies, perpetuate failed policies.

[Mozilla]

[DoughtyOne]

    
Gender Specific
       

	Percentage of the Votes
						spreads
2012	voters	Obama	Romney			D v R & D v R + Perot
men	47	45	52			7
women	53	55	44			11
2008	voters	Obama	Romney
men	47	49	48			1
women	53	56	43			13
1996	voters	Obama	Romney	Perot	COMBINED AGAINST
men	48	44	45	10	55	11
women	52	55	38	7	45	17/10
1992	voters	Obama	Romney	Perot	COMBINED AGAINST
men	47	41	38	21	59	3/18
women	53	45	38	17	55	7/10