Truly, the least educated people might actually believe this. Anyone who does, would most likely vote Republican anyways. Just sayin'. :roll:
Even though liberals are the most educated and affluent ideological demographic, moderates tend to become increasingly conservative with increased economic prosperity,[4] causing the professional class to be split between Republicans and Democrats.[11] <snip>
Political ideologies in the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
As President Bush once said: ""As people do better, they start voting like Republicans, unless they have too much education. Then they vote Democratic, which proves that there can be too much of a good thing. After all, it is easier to govern sheep because they don't have to think."
--As quoted by George W. Bush, at the National Oil and Power Company Convention, Dallas, TX., 1999.
G.W. Bush on Voting Republican vs. Democratic? - Netlore Archive
But, voting republican doesn't automatically make one stupid. Even smart people, with increased prosperity, (education and wealth are directly proportional) become increasingly conservitive. Not that they are any less smarter than they once were, but feel the Republicans will better represent them and their wealth. I do believe that is a very good reason. If I were a rich fat cat I most likely would vote GOP too. They are all about the wealthy people. But that wouldn't necessarily make me stupid, per se.
G.W. Bush on Voting Republican vs. Democratic? - Netlore Archive
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What sociological factors affect voting
In recent years persons with four-year college or university degrees have tended to vote Democratic.
What sociological factors affect voting
Barack Obama leads John McCain by a significant margin among voters with the most education, but trails the likely Republican nominee among voters with the least formal education.
Obama Education Gap Extends to General Election
For 14 states and the District of Columbia, 30% or more of voters 25 and older had a bachelor's degree in 2008. All 14 of those states and the District of Columbia were carried by President Obama (California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington).
Do more educated Americans vote Democratic, and less educated Americans Republican?
I could go on. But the lesser educated people here wouldn't believe me anyways.
My work here is done.
Carry on....