The Economist’s overview of the Democratic primary race features a poll tracker and candidate profiles
Breaking down support by demographic group gives an indication of why the contenders are doing well, or poorly, in the national numbers. We have crunched those numbers for the most important demographic categories: race, age, sex, education and ideology. Interested in the strength of Joe Biden’s support among African-Americans? Here’s where to look.Since 1980 no Democratic candidate has won the nomination without winning a majority of African-American primary voters.
Their turnout in the primary in 2020 could determine whether more progressive candidates, who are popular with young Democrats , will be victorious over a more moderate, centrist candidate who is popular with older voters.Though the Democratic Party is often associated with educated elites, nearly two-thirds of all Democratic voters do not hold a college degree. By contrast, 37% of the party is made up of college-educated professionals, an influential but still substantial minority.
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