Tag Archives: Voting

The GOP Dilemma: Minorities, Whites, and Political Modernization

Posted on November 24, 2012 by

Contrary to popular belief, President Obama’s victory in 2012 was not a result of a shifting demographic trend in the United States. Accordingly, it resulted from the Democrat’s aptitude for effectively organizing and mobilizing increased voter turnout among populations which … Continue reading →

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Presidential Election 2012: Among other things…it’s all about turnout!

Posted on October 31, 2012 by

In his latest post, Jason concentrated on the significance of the elusive undecided voters among other factors which might indicate a potential Romney victory. From Jason, Approximately 96 percent of the likely voters have made up their minds long ago. … Continue reading →

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Want to Know How to Read a Poll?

Posted on August 24, 2012 by

No, I don’t mean read it. Of course you can do that. I’m talking about reading into a poll. I do a lot of analysis on various polls to try and see how the results were computed. It takes a … Continue reading →

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North Carolina’s Traditional Marriage Amendment Likely to Pass

Posted on May 5, 2012 by

Last month I covered the “Amendment One” debate that will come to vote in North Carolina next week. Some feel that the amendment is too far sweeping and will have unintended consequences on families. Conversely, supporters of the amendment say … Continue reading →

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“Politicians now think they have to educate the electorate and explain to them what is good for them.”

Posted on June 21, 2011 by

“Politicians now think they have to educate the electorate and explain to them what is good for them. Gone are the days when the electorate educated their representatives…with the certainty that if no result were forthcoming…neither would any further votes … Continue reading →

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