Sentences with phrase «support among white voters»

Correa's support among white voters can be credited to two key endorsements from Orange County's top law - and - order Republicans, Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens and District Attorney Tony Rackauckas, who crossed party lines to support Correa.

Former Mayor Michael Bloomberg enjoyed strong support among white voters and diminished backing from minorities, particularly African - American voters, as he toughened his defense of stop - and - frisk and Ray Kelly, his polarizing police commissioner.

Not exact matches

And support was tepid even among white voters with no college degree: 42 per cent were in favour, 40 per cent were opposed.

This is in contrast with white, non-Hispanic evangelical Protestant registered voters, among whom a solid majority supports Romney (74 %).

Thursday's poll showed equal numbers of men and women supporting Spitzer and Spitzer, while Stringer was ahead among white voters and Spitzer led among blacks.

Mr. Stringer received strong support among older voters, white voters, voters in Manhattan, college graduates and voters in households earning more than $ 50,000 a year.

But he was able to attract significant support, particularly among black voters, who expressed a greater willingness than white voters to overlook his mistakes.

But one supposedly controversial issue that has broad support among both white and African American voters is school choice.