Poll: Single Women, Millennials, Minorities Not Enthusiastic About Midterms


More good news the progressive base is not happy with the way things are going.

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In 2012, single women backed Obama by 38 points. Obama received 93% of the African-American vote, 73% of Asian-American vote, and 71% of the Hispanic vote. Obama also received 60% of the 18-29 vote.

All of these critical voters are less likely to turn out this year for the midterms, according to the Washington Post’s Plum Line, which received more detailed polling data:

  • Among unmarried women, only 29 percent are more enthusiastic about voting, while 57 percent are less enthusiastic. By contrast, married women who are more likely to vote Republican are more enthusiastic by 45-42.

  • Among nonwhites, only 31 percent are more enthusiastic about voting, while 56 percent are less enthusiastic.

  • Among voters aged 18-29, only 35 percent are more enthusiastic about voting, while 45 percent are less enthusiastic.

via Poll: Single Women, Millennials, Minorities Not Enthusiastic About Midterms.

Well, first off… let’s be honest. A lot of folks in…

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