Race Party Support USA Flashcards
Blacks are poorer, how does this make them more likely to vote democrat?
- Dem are in favour of improving social services and education for poorer people
- they’re more likely to save jobs
What percent of AAs voted democrat in 2008?
How many in 2012?
95%
93%
What did Act did Obama put through that saved jobs?
The American recovery act ✌️
What black politicians made it into George bush’s cabinet?
Colin Powell and Condoleeza Rice
What AA class is starting to give republican more vote?
Black middle class
Why are Hispanics less loyal to democrat?
There is a long established wealthy line of Hispanics, mostly in Florida banking.
So many look for lower taxation
What example proves that the Hispanic vote is important?
George bush gained 42% of Latino vote by claiming he had Hispanic ancestry.
What percent of white men voted Romney in 2012?
62%
Why do whites tend to vote republican?
They are more likely to have a stable, higher paying job.
How does race and age link?
Older white people are more likely to vote republican, with 61% of white 45-65 y.o voting Romney
