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The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies 2007 National Survey of Likely Black Presidential Primary Voters

The 2007 Joint Center National Survey of Likely Black Presidential Primary Voters is a national survey of 750 black likely primary/caucus voters, conducted between Oct. 5 and Nov. 2, 2007. Respondents were asked their views on important national problems, issues in the campaign, and candidates for both the Democratic and Republican presidential nominations. The survey methodology is described in an accompanying appendix. The Joint Center conducted the survey with the support of the AARP and wishes to thank them for that support.


Blacks and the 2004 Republican National Convention

This booklet discusses the range of participation by African Americans in the Republican Party, the geographic and partisan dimensions of the black vote in recent years, and black voters' attitudes toward many issues that may be significant in the fall campaign. Detailed statistical tables, and the companion roster of the 2004 national convention’s black delegates, alternates, and committee memberships, make this guide a must-have resource for reporters, convention participants, and scholars alike.


Survey of African-American Likely Voters in South Carolina

The AARP and the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies conducted a survey in South Carolina among 700 African-American likely voters in April of 2007. The purpose of the survey was to understand the concerns African-Americans in South Carolina want to see addressed by candidates for the respective Democratic and Republican political party nominations.

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Nearly all African-American likely voters in South Carolina think presidential candidates should commit to action on affordable health care (97%), retirement security (96%), and family financial security (95%). Seventy-one percent feel the country is more politically divided today, and 77% consider the political process in Washington to be seriously broken. Learn more.