For Democrats, a Troubling Culture Gap
For Democrats, a Troubling Culture Gap
By Dan Balz in The Washington Post
Wednesday, August 10, 2005; Page A08
Dissatisfaction over the war in Iraq, the economy and rising health care costs might spell trouble for Republicans, but a study by Democratic strategists warns that their party's failure to connect with voters on cultural issues could prevent Democratic candidates from reaping gains in upcoming national elections.
Democrats have expressed bewilderment over Republican gains among lower-income, less-educated voters, saying they are voting against their economic self-interest by supporting Republican candidates. But the new Democracy Corps study concludes that cultural issues trump economic issues by a wide margin for many of these voters -- giving the GOP a significant electoral advantage....
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/09/AR2005080901334.html
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By Dan Balz in The Washington Post
Wednesday, August 10, 2005; Page A08
Dissatisfaction over the war in Iraq, the economy and rising health care costs might spell trouble for Republicans, but a study by Democratic strategists warns that their party's failure to connect with voters on cultural issues could prevent Democratic candidates from reaping gains in upcoming national elections.
Democrats have expressed bewilderment over Republican gains among lower-income, less-educated voters, saying they are voting against their economic self-interest by supporting Republican candidates. But the new Democracy Corps study concludes that cultural issues trump economic issues by a wide margin for many of these voters -- giving the GOP a significant electoral advantage....
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/09/AR2005080901334.html
