Are minorities in Texas more conservative than minorities elsewhere? (Houston: employment, high school)

[smguy101]

Have you seen the last election map? the ratio of Reps to Dem votes was basically 1.5:1.
Texas isnt an entirely Red state. All 6 major cities (Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, Fort Worth and El Paso) voted blue. The red is won in the suburbs and rural areas.

[Spade]

Originally Posted by TNRyan23

I spent about 7 summers in the Houston area before my grandfather died and I'll be living there next summer.

Whites are STILL the largest group in Texas. Whites makeup 47% Hispanics at 36% Blacks at 10% and Asians at around 4%

Even though the number is less than 50% they still have a majority in the state by over 11%.

At last census, that is.

Texas QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau

I think he's talking about the Minority-Majority thing. Texas is the only state East of New Mexico that has it's Majority population less than 50%. Basically, there's more minorities when you add them up. New Mexico, California, and Hawaii are the other states I believe.

[houstoner]

Originally Posted by Spade

I think he's talking about the Minority-Majority thing. Texas is the only state East of New Mexico that has it's Majority population less than 50%. Basically, there's more minorities when you add them up. New Mexico, California, and Hawaii are the other states I believe.

Minority-majority state - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[txstate]

The city folks are more to the left but right on some issues especially the justice system of TX

[Spade]

Originally Posted by houstoner

Minority-majority state - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

There we go. Appreciate the link. I wouldn't think Wikipedia would have an article on this subject. Wiki is becoming as reliable as google.

[carolinajack]

i know, as a minority with lots of family members in Texas and having grown up there, that we are very conservative, esp compared to many outside of Texas

[carolinajack]

lots of us, blacks in Texas vote and serve in local and state offices, in the Republican party---maybe its because we are suburban that you might not know us or you dont hang out with a diverse group of people

[doss1]

Out in the rural areas, you'll find many Hispanics that are hard-core conservative. Back when the elections were going on, it was not uncommon to see bumper stickers that said "Hispanic conservatives for McCain".

[MrMcCoySays]

Originally Posted by brattpowered

Yes, minorities in Texas are relatively conservative just like the regular folks here!

I can't really speak for Hispanics, but while white Texans tend to be conservative republicans, blacks tend to be conservative democrats.

Most blacks vote democrat despite being against some issues like gay marriage, abortion, etc. Most blacks don't support the war or lower taxes for the rich.

[polo89]

Originally Posted by TNRyan23

Where is here ?

In Texas.