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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I read some article a while ago about how this really poor southern town, predominately white, hated Democrats, but most of these folks were on welfare.  This would be what OP is referring to.  I'm Asian, well to do, Republic-turned-Independent (thanks Bush), and I don't understand why these folks hate Democrats so much given that most Republicans always want to cut welfare.[/quote]

Exactly...these very people are cutting their own throats just so they can get a familiar (white) face in office no matter what that persons intent for them is. Republicans cut welfare and social services but for some reason the whites, who need these services, would rather vote in a guy who has nothing but disdain for them. So irrational it makes your head swirl.[/quote]

Race and gender has nothing to do with it.  They want good manufacturing jobs and the democrats have not delivered those, only low paying or part time work.

How many people like the ones you describe do you know?   I know and employ plenty.   I have been to picnics, happy hour, etc. with them.  Most blue collar support is from people who have jobs, not those on welfare.  They want someone who is going to fight for them, trade agreements, China, illegal immigrants, etc. - the ones they blame (rightly or wrongly) for the lack of higher paying jobs that disappeared.  Why are you lumping blue collar workers and welfare recipients in the same category.   I am sure the democrats will win the majority of long term welfare recipients, so you can relax on that demographic.[/quote]

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