Monday, October 18, 2010

Who makes up the largest group of the early-early voters this year? In 2008, black Democratic women were the largest demographic group during the first 3 days (and all 17 days) of the early voting period. Their enthusiasm and organizing paved the way for the Obama victory. By sharp contrast, white Republican men are the leading group of early voters so far this year. They’re fired up and ready to go. A Democracy North Carolina press release and county-by-county chart analyze who is showing up at the one-stop early voting centers across the state. The WRAL-TV and News 14 coverage of the report include telling quotes reflecting the spirit of the times.  (PS: The numbers do not include mail-in absentee ballots.)