Why do voters without college degrees favor Republicans and those with degrees favor Democrats? (military, party)

[Whyte Byrd]

Why...? Because one is an emotional thinker who confuses education with wisdom and such when, in fact, you can have a PhD and still be a complete moron without a lick of common sense or wisdom. The other isn't as easily suckered by a degree that does little to prepare you for the real world and life in general. Many a rich man got so without more than a middle school education.

[gysmo]

Originally Posted by bowneline

I'm not judging, I'm just curious for an answer. I was reading this article in the LA Times this morning:

Poll: Primary battle has hurt GOP's image among young, non-whites - latimes.com

Maybe it correlates with religion. I'm guessing, but it seems those without college degrees are more likely to be evangelical, and thus identify with Republicans on social issues.

its the colleges and the professors that turn the college student into a useful idiot. I have one kid going to college. I tell her every day don't believe everything a college professor tells you!!! especially if it has anything to do with social issues. lots of the professors are there only to turn out perfectly good student into liberals!! I'll be keeping my eye on her! make sure she doesn't pick up any of that liberal bs!!

[evilnewbie]

I thought the answer would be pretty clear... when you are young, you are stupid, unwise, and think you know everything... a degree doesn't mean you are more special... intelligence is in the eye-of-the-beholder.... just because you graduate from college, doesn't make you smarter, it just means your head is filled with more knowledge... albeit, book knowledge rather than real life knowledge... and with that knowledge, they make a lot of stupid assumptions, like thinking they know better... and so that kind of thinking aligns more with the Democrats... wasn't that obvious? I mean, don't most of you go to college and then GREW UP... well, I guess the growing up is only a smaller fraction of you people out there..

[rikoshaprl]

The longer one is subjected to the educators liberal bias the more likely it will effect their political views. That is why Obama wants to force everyone to go to college.

[11KAP]

...because democrats tend to pay more, even if it is to be quiet and satisfied and let them run the agenda. that's a no-brainer right there.

[midatlantic12]

Originally Posted by Scotty011

Most people that I know have college degrees and most of them vote Republican. What does that say about your poll? Some of these polls are pathetic.

But you're a Republican and probably 85%+ of the people you know and associate with are Republican.

[Mathguy]

Originally Posted by EddieB.Good

But by definition, PETA is open-minded b/c they give equal weight & validity to opposing view points.

If I wanted to see that much BS I would go to the rodeo.

[waterboy7375]

Originally Posted by Mathguy

Yes, because it's a well known fact that the kids of affluent people are vastly less likely to finish highschool and go on to get degrees.

That's why Detroit has a 25% highschool graduation rate, bunch of rich kids there.

Its up to 25% now huh?

[texdav]

Haven't noticed that unless you thnik that the voters who are the leass successful are the ones who want more free stuff. perhaps it's more of a case that the ones who want government support for their interest really or are using their skils as communtiry organisers to make their fortune.

[ovcatto]

Originally Posted by Frugality

I've heard people say that the Devil has taken over them.

Does anyone need to say anything more?