Why changing U.S. demographics aren’t affecting the political balance of power
LA TimesOver the last three decades, the U.S. population has undergone huge changes: The country has become more racially and ethnically diverse, education levels have shot up, religious attendance has dramatically declined. But again, there’s been an equal reaction: Republicans have picked up support among white voters, especially those without a college degree and those living in rural areas — two groups that have been key to former President Trump’s support. As recently as 2008, Democrats and Republicans got equal amounts of support among white voters, but conservative white voters turned against the Democratic Party during President Obama’s tenure. Today, the GOP leads Democrats among white voters by about 15 points, Pew finds. That’s been key for Democrats, who have a 55%-42% advantage over Republicans among voters with a college degree.
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