Is the Democratic Party a majority Caucasian Party?

[kentuck]

Or do Caucasians make up a minority within the Party?

I have read that the majority of Caucasian males identify with the Republican Party? Is it true that the majority of women voters identify with the Democratic Party?

I think we could agree that the Democratic Party is made up of a broad coalition of our people. Is there a perception that it is a Party that is run by male Caucasians? Perhaps, but is it true?

Somebody once said that either we all hang together or we will hang separately.

Food for thought.

But no dessert.

[underthematrix]

1. Democratic Party is a diverse coalition

There are women voters than and more Dem voters than Repubs

[PatrickforO]

2. I'm not sure how to load a pic in here, but here's a link to Gallup:

Should tell what you need to know.

http://www.gallup.com/poll/160373/democrats-racially-diverse-republicans-mostly-white.aspx

[Journeyman]

4. From the Gallup Article. . .

From the article:

Implications

One of the more important realities in American politics today is the substantial divergence in the racial and ethnic composition of the major political parties. Almost nine in 10 Republicans are white, in stark contrast to the racial and ethnic composition of the overall adult population. On the other hand, the Democratic Party is disproportionately nonwhite.

The future of the two major political parties depends on two factors. The first is whether these patterns of party identification change in the years ahead. The ability of the Republican Party to make inroads among nonwhites has been much discussed in recent months, particularly the GOP's efforts to improve on the 13% allegiance that Gallup data show it obtains from Hispanics. Another path to growth for the Republican Party would be an increase in its penetration into the white sector of the population, only 35% of which now identifies as Republican. On the other hand, the Democratic Party will grow if it too can extend its identification among whites, and maintain or strengthen its position among nonwhites.

A second factor that will affect the future of the political parties in the U.S. is straightforward demographics. Projections show that the nonwhite proportion of the American adult population will grow in the years ahead. This means that if current partisan allegiance patterns prevail, the size of the Democratic base will be in a better position to grow than will the Republican base.

[PatrickforO]

6. Nice. Thanks!

That second table is pretty nuanced - do you see that 50% of Independents are Hispanic? If Trump stays front runner much longer, the Republicans will get smashed. Nearly 50% of the Asian vote is up for grabs, too. But in terms of sheer numbers, that 38% of Indy non-Hispanic whites is a big opportunity.

Honestly, though I am for Bernie, I think any Dem candidate can capitalize on these demographics if they run a savvy campaign.

[FBaggins]

3. Yes

Particularly if you're talking about active participation (rather than just voting preference)

[madville]

5. Yes, around 75%

Since the majority of Hispanics are considered Caucasian. Non-Hispanic whites make up around 60% of the Democratic Party.

[Gman]

7. Look at the make up of the DNC

It's very representative and very diverse.

[romanic]

8. Well the U.S. is majority Caucasian

so probably. Not that it should matter much.