LA and the Election, insight on new campaigning strategies? (Los Angeles: credit score, live)

[Chris_Buhr]

I guess I'm just curious as to what everyone thinks about some of the new political attacks on both Senator Obama and Mccain. I was watching Fox News today (I know it's a conservative station) and noticed a lot of attention was being brought up about Obama's association with Bill Ayers. I understand it's a clear campaigning tactic to persuade Americans who are still unsure who they support, but, even though they obviously wouldn't both agree that bombing the Pentagon and terrorizing abortion clinics is beneficial, it really is a bit worrying. Also, the new, somewhat surprising supporter of senator Palin was pretty interesting. Personally I think Mccain's choice for his respective vice president was a smart one because sadly, a lot of of young Americans found their polical views on what their friends think, and senator Palin definately gets your attention. Anyway, I want to know, is LA's younger population pretty conservative compared to the mid-west and east coast?

[majoun]

Originally Posted by Chris_Buhr

Anyway, I want to know, is LA's younger population pretty conservative compared to the mid-west and east coast?

Only if you think Cambridge is typical of the entire east coast and Madison and Ann Arbor are typical of the entire midwest.

To answer your question, NO. L.A. is no place to be a conservative. L.A. does have Republicans but they're either Arnold type moderates or libertarian conservatives.

Palin is repulsive even to many Republicans in California's large cities. McCain would have been better off picking Charlie Crist or even Rudy. Not that he'd win California under virtually any circumstances....

[90266]

The reason why Los Angeles is such a Democratic County is the amount of minorities who live here. Clink the Link Below! There's also a heavy Jewish population.

2004 Presidential General Election Results - California

[BRinSM]

Originally Posted by 90266

The reason why Los Angeles is such a Democratic County is the amount of minorities who live here.

that is not entirely true. even the non minority population (white people who are actually the minority of the population in LA county) are generally democrats.

as for me as a resident of LA county, i used to lean left, but since this whole financial debacle began, i've become completely disillusioned by both parties and plan on voting 3rd party in November.

[outsider1]

Originally Posted by Chris_Buhr

I guess I'm just curious as to what everyone thinks about some of the new political attacks on both Senator Obama and Mccain. I was watching Fox News today (I know it's a conservative station) and noticed a lot of attention was being brought up about Obama's association with Bill Ayers. I understand it's a clear campaigning tactic to persuade Americans who are still unsure who they support, but, even though they obviously wouldn't both agree that bombing the Pentagon and terrorizing abortion clinics is beneficial, it really is a bit worrying. Also, the new, somewhat surprising supporter of senator Palin was pretty interesting. Personally I think Mccain's choice for his respective vice president was a smart one because sadly, a lot of of young Americans found their polical views on what their friends think, and senator Palin definately gets your attention. Anyway, I want to know, is LA's younger population pretty conservative compared to the mid-west and east coast?

Conservative ideals of young Angelinos often seem to deteriorate promptly after their credit score dips below a certain mark, they are "fair weather" conservative, who'll jump ship as soon as the rain starts. Midwesterners are usually more stubborn in their views regardeless of what experiences life deals them. Northeasterners, in my opinion, are the most flexible in their political views, though it's not immediately evident when you hear them talk politics.