And without it, you would have a President Kerry right now.
true. but also recognize that this demographic ALONE can't achieve victory. its a coalition. its a see-saw balance of getting these voters, other republicans, and independents. some candidates tip the see-saw in different ways - worse with socons, better with socons, worse with independents, better with independents, etc.
the trick is finding the mix that gets you to 270 electoral votes.