Also, the country was still over 70% white in 1988, and the electorate even more so. Of course, there is a connection between this and the use of government services, as black and latino Americans are more likely to use welfare services than whites.
Proving they are the stupid party, the GOP has done nothing to stop mass immigration, even though it’s clear that most immigrant groups are natural Democrats, and even though the public has generally and consistently supported reductions in immigration.
Even though Romney should be doing better with whites, the share he is winning right now was pretty much the same share that allowed Reagan to crush Carter; now it just barely allows him to be even.