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walkingman

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7. I think it is a complex issue that does involve race but not just racial identity. More like...
Fri Nov 7, 2025, 08:33 PM
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Preferences for president might be explained not just by racial identity but also where you live, example Mass. vs Miss. Another recent example would be Mamdani's election in NY - he might not have won in another blue, more moderate state/city.

I think another of the issues that determines outcomes is the racial balance in both districts and states. In districts that are dominantly people of color there is a greater likelihood that a person of color will win, and likewise with the white population. This fact alone shows that we desperately need a new "voting rights act" to ensure that the way we draw districts does not decrease the political opportunity of minorities and people of color.

Also, there are large gaps in voter registration rates between white eligible voters and eligible voters of color. The best cure for this is automatic voter registration...like when getting a driver's license or something similar.


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