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Bluenorthwest

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1. As of 2009, 41% of those 65+ are Repubican

Reply to TheMastersNemesis (Original post)

Wed May 23, 2012, 09:28 AM

May 2012

In 2008, 51% of 65+ voters went for McCain. That means 49% went for Obama. It is interesting to note that just 41% of white males voted Obama, and the overall male vote for Obama was 49%, identical to the percentage of Seniors for Obama.

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As of 2009, 41% of those 65+ are Repubican Bluenorthwest May 2012 #1