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There will be at least 57 female Democrats in the House, about 30 percent of the caucus. Republicans will have at least 20 women, less than 10 percent of their party’s House majority, according to the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University in New Jersey. The final tally in a few states could add to that count.
Democratic Hispanics are poised to outnumber their House Republican colleagues 23 to five, according to the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Educational Fund.
In contrast, white men continue to make up the vast majority of the Republican Party. In 1950, House Republicans were 97% white men, which fell to just 86% in 2012 -- a figure that Wasserman says will remain largely unchanged in the next Congress.
Originally posted by muse7
Today's Democrats are the Republicans of old
Today's Republicans are the Democrats of old.edit on 12/7/2012 by muse7 because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by MrSpad
It has never been a secret that the GOP and DNC have switched roles over the year. Lincoln the most famous Republican would have been a Democrat today and vice versa. Was their suppose to be a point to this?
Originally posted by inivux
Let me tell you something, assuming you aren't a troll, or a shill.
The last thing this country needs right now, is zealous, blind, ignorant hate mongers such as yourself. People whose minds have been lost to the so called "two party" system we have here.
You are free to share your opinion, of course, but I think you'll find that many people are starting to disregard people like you, for their own emotional and mental health.
You live in a world of misdirected hate. You are a puppet. Controlled (perhaps moreso than we will ever know) by "the establishment" to focus your hatred on the "other side of the fence".
It would be very easy for me to look upon people like you with hatred. And, at one time in my life, I did. But now, now I just pity you.
For the greater good of Humanity, I yearn for the day when people like you, crony capitalists, and legitimate socialists, are shunned, ostracized, or dead.
Originally posted by foodstamp
Nor does it mean I'm caught up in bipartisan infighting.
Originally posted by ANOK
Originally posted by foodstamp
Nor does it mean I'm caught up in bipartisan infighting.
Well it sure looks that way when you only point out the racism on one side and not the other.
All governments are racists, sexist, authoritarian, and serve the capitalist class.
edit on 1/2/2013 by ANOK because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by ANOK
Originally posted by foodstamp
Nor does it mean I'm caught up in bipartisan infighting.
Well it sure looks that way when you only point out the racism on one side and not the other.
All governments are racists, sexist, authoritarian, and serve the capitalist class.
edit on 1/2/2013 by ANOK because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by foodstamp
I never said otherwise slick.....Basically you said I did.. Cause you are Assuming...
Originally posted by foodstamp
Originally posted by MrSpad
It has never been a secret that the GOP and DNC have switched roles over the year. Lincoln the most famous Republican would have been a Democrat today and vice versa. Was their suppose to be a point to this?
The point is what you make of it.. Nonetheless it's a bit of history that's not as well known as some would think it to be. And since this is a site where we "Deny Ignorance" then this thread should be considered relevent and informative. So, If you can begin a discussion about the fact that the KKK was an extension of the Democratic party, then, you my friend have found the point of this thread.
Or elaborate on this fact? Perhaps you have more to contribute to what I've wrote? Maybe information that challenges my statement?