Wealthy voters deliver for Mitt Romney - updated

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Wealthy voters deliver for Mitt Romney

Posted by Aaron Blake

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In 2008, 22 percent of GOP primary voters in Michigan made at least $100,000, and that group made up 21 percent of the electorate in Ohio, according to exit polls.

This year, 33 percent of voters in Michigan made that much money, while 30 percent of Ohio voters did.

In both cases, the number of wealthy voters grew by about 50 percent — a pretty stunning increase in that demographic over just a four-year span.

And an argument could be made that the increase put Romney over the top.

In both states, Romney won this demographic by 14 points but didn’t win among any other income demographic. And given he won by such small margins overall — 1 point in Ohio and 3 points in Michigan — it’s not unreasonable to think he would have lost those states without the uptick in wealthy voters.

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/wealthy-voters-deliver-for-mitt-romney/2012/03/06/gIQAjJhAwR_blog.htm

Fascinating statistic!

Updated to add, this also applies to South Carolina:

Romney Won Wealthy Voters, Lost Other Income Levels

According to exit polls, Mitt Romney lost voters of all income levels to Newt Gingrich except those making over $200,000 per year in CNN’s exit polling. Among these wealthiest voters, these early numbers show Romney winning 47% to Gingrich’s 31%.

http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entries/romney-won-wealthy-voters-lost-other-income-levels

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1. K&R See also: Dem Strategy Memo: Damage From Romney’s Wealth Irreversible

“Between Cadillacs, NASCAR and $10,000 bets, Romney certainly has done his fair share to demonstrate an inability to understand the economic challenges facing most Americans,” Burton writes. “But more importantly, Americans understand that Romney’s policies would primarily help himself and other extremely wealthy individuals at the expense of the middle class.”

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Concludes Burton: “While Romney seems likely to limp to the Republican nomination with this monopoly on the wealthiest voters, he will enter the general election as a millionaire whose nomination was ensured by millionaires after he promised policies to benefit millionaires.”

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002390766

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2. Saw that. The

fascinating thing is that he isn't winning any other income category.

From the memo:

In Michigan, Romney Only Won Voters Making Over $100,000 Per Year. In Michigan exit polls, Romney only beat Santorum among those earning over $100,000 a year. His margin of victory was provided by winning a large majority of voters earning over $200,000 per year. (CNN Exit Poll)

In Iowa, Romney Only Won Voters Making Over $100,000 Per Year. In Iowa exit polls, the only income subgroup Romney won was those making over $100,000 a year. (CNN Exit Poll)

In New Hampshire, Romney Won Majority Only Of Voters Making Over $200,000. In New Hampshire exit polls, even though he won decisively, Romney only won a majority among voters making over $200,000 a year. His support declined corresponding to each drop in income level below$200,000. (CNN Exit Poll)

In SC, the Only Group Romney Won Was Over $200,000. In SC exit polls, Romney only won those earning over $200,000 a year. (CNN Exit Poll)

In FL, Romney Won Majority Only Of Voters Over $200,000. In Florida exit polls, even though he won the state decisively, Romney only won a majority among voters making over $200,000 a year. His margin declined corresponding to each drop in income level below $200,000. (CNN Exit Poll)