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In reply to the discussion: The "Left Behind" Trump voter has nothing left to tell us. [View all]JHan
(10,173 posts)34. True, that's the reality check. It is worth pointing out...
Over the next 20 years or so, because demographic trends, 70% of Americans will live in just 15 states. Meaning: only 30% of the population will be electing 70 of our 100 U.S. Senators. And that 30% will be older, whiter, more rural, more male, and more culturally conservative than the remaining 70% of the population, who will only be electing 30 senators.
Immigration and demographic changes have always been a contentious issue in American Politics, and the fear is real among white males. Even among millennials, white millennial males reportedly skew republican
With demographic trends moving towards a more diverse electorate, these white males fear loss of power.
Immigration and demographic changes have always been a contentious issue in American Politics, and the fear is real among white males. Even among millennials, white millennial males reportedly skew republican
With demographic trends moving towards a more diverse electorate, these white males fear loss of power.
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I want to see/read one of these pieces where the reporter asks why they are racist.
LonePirate
Sep 2018
#1
I guarantee you that new businesses and the like will NEVER go to a town such as this to ...
SWBTATTReg
Sep 2018
#14
Remember interviews of urban waitresses, nurse's aides, social workers of why they voted for HRC?
lostnfound
Sep 2018
#19
HRC won the female vote, but she slightly lost among white women. In defense of white women...
JHan
Sep 2018
#36
yw. It's a good piece, hopefully it signals a departure from all the hyper focus on that demographic
JHan
Sep 2018
#37
They're mostly just radicalized Archie Bunkers with nothing useful to offer anyone
sandensea
Sep 2018
#27