What demographic group is the most loyal to the Republican Party?
Critical Analysis
Find answers to the following questions using the visual above, any links below, your big brain, and your knowledge of American government and politics:
According to the data from the visual above, what demographic group is most supportive of the Republican Party?
According to the data from the visual above, what demographic group is most supportive of the Democratic Party?
Of all the key demographic groups listed above, which group makes up the largest share of the electorate?
Our two party system developed parties that describe as “big tents”: coalitions of people who although not perfectly in agreement about everything, agree to work together to defeat their enemy party. Based on the visual above, are the Democratic and Republican parties both “big tents”?
Based on your knowledge of American politics and history why do you think Black voters identify so strongly with the Democratic Party?
How accurately does the data from the chart reflect your own party identification?
Imagine you are having a conversation with any one of the groups listed above. Explain to them why they are wrong to support the party they tilt towards.
If you were a Republican political party operative, what about the chart would cause you the most concern and what would make you the most excited?
In the comments section, explain how the information from the charts will affect strategy and the outcome of the 2024 presidential election?
Describe how political socialization impacts the data from the chart above.
Write and Discuss
Take ten minutes to write about the question at the top of the page and then discuss with your classmates.
Act on your Learning
Contact the Republican Party or the Democratic Party and, based on the data in the chart, explain to them what electoral strategy they should adopt.
Get Creative
Some people describe America as a melting pot. Based on the data from the visual above, what food metaphor would you use to describe each of the two major U.S. political parties?
Learning Extension
Read the latest Pew Research Center Report on American political parties and our divided nation.