Voters May Abandon Democrats, But Republicans Still Tarnished
Last Updated on Friday, 05 March 2010 23:00 Written by David Hogberg, Investor's Business Daily Wednesday, 10 February 2010 21:00
Recent election victories and polling data suggest 2010 will be a very good year for Republicans. But that doesn't mean voters like the GOP.Independents Now The Kingmakers As Both Political Parties Lose Voters
Last Updated on Wednesday, 13 January 2010 12:35 Written by Raghavan Mayur Wednesday, 09 December 2009 19:00
Americans are leaving both political parties in large numbers and are identifying themselves as Independents or third-party supporters. The exodus is so large that the share of Independent voters is now bigger than either Democrats or Republicans.
Democrats Have Gained, But Not At Republicans' Expense
Last Updated on Thursday, 17 December 2009 13:53 Written by Investor's Business Daily Friday, 08 May 2009 00:00
Contrary to common wisdom that the Republican Party is losing members in droves, IBD/TIPP data show the GOP with steady support over the last three years and Democrats benefiting more from an exodus of independents. The biggest inroads have been made with Hispanics and single women. Republicans have been up and down with Midwesterners and middle-class households. The investor class did not go through any realignment.