(CNN) - Early exit polls are giving insight into the makeup of Florida’s Republican primary voters:
– They were significantly older than in previous primaries: half were over 60 years old, and more than a third were over 65.
– Over 80 percent were white and about 13 percent were Latino. Half of those were of Cuban heritage.
– About a third described themselves as evangelical/born again.
– Roughly 30 percent said they were veterans.
– Nearly 30 percent declared themselves moderate Republicans, and about 1 in 10 said they were liberal. Roughly 60 percent were self-identified conservatives.
– Just over two-thirds have a positive view of the Bush administration.
– Over 60 percent said the economy is in bad shape.
– CNN Producer Alexander Mooney
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Yea Angela. Clinton didnt campaign in Florida. Obama didnt campaign in Florida. Guess what, Clinton won big all things being equal. That counts for something. Just because Clinton might give a victory speech in Florda doesnt mean she campaigned there. How convienient for Obama that the DNC keeps disqualifying states that Obama loses big in.
Dear Mr. Illingsworth,
Please plan your annual vacation elsewhere, so I do not have to avoid you crossing 3 lanes of traffic to see a palm tree.
Over 60 % said they were conservative? Please stop with the jokes. REAL Conservatives would be mad as hell with GW, and would be disgusted by the so called front runners. GW, Mccain are liberal in immigration, Huckabee talks tough about Immigration but his records shows that he has always done the liberal thing like mayor 9/11, Rommney has no credibility he Flip flops more than Kerry.
Do not get me started on Taxes because only one out of the 5 has never voted to raise any tax, and yes creative made up city and government fees are taxes. All but one support GW's approach of nation building and policing the world. Yes, we should be in Afghanistan but give me a break about Iraq! enough is enough, McCain said that as far as he was concerned the troops could be there 50 to 100 years.
Big liberal spenders except one that has never voted for an umbalanced budget. Real Conservatives are very rare in the Republican party because liberals with the label of neo-cons have taken the GOP over. Neo Cons are Liberals. Come on tell me which of these guys is a true Conservative and back it up.
Latino can only vote if they are citizens. Currently the Supreme Court is
reviewing voter ID laws, and likely to rule them legal in time for the fall
election. YOU MUST HAVE PAPERS TO VOTE!
Experience in any job matters including the office of presidency.
If a persons vote is secret, how do you know how many whites voted for Clinton or how many blacks voted for Obama?
In response to Bruce Dixon's comments, "Get a life". The reason the media made a "big" deal about Barracks win in South Carolina, is that is was a true campaign primary. The New Hampshire paper that originally endorsed Hillary, called her a liar today for going back on a sworn promise to them that under no circumstances would she vilolate their trust and campaign in or go to Florida. Just another example, among many, of Clinton lies. She is desparate to win any way she can. Bubba can't help her now. Wake up Bruce and smell the bull crap.
Why do people keep saying that Mormons are not Christians? They believe that Jesus Christ is the son of god, and that their church is based on the word of God, the father of Jesus. Joseph Smith founded the church after he was told by the angel Moroni where some metal plates containing holy scriptures were located. He found them and although they were written in "reformed Egyptian" he was able to translate them by placing two magic stones in a hat and covering his face with it. How can you argue with the word of God? Joseph Smith also let us know among other wondrous things that the Garden of Eden was in Jackson County Missouri.
In Response to Margie Miller:
As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day saints (LDS – mormon) my entire life I would like to respond to the idea of "heed to cousel" The LDS faith has never asked any members to vote a specific way, to do so would remove their members agency and freedom of choice (in addition the LDS church's tax-exempt status).
Here are your census on Florida:
15.8% Black
80.2 % White
20.2% Latino/Hispanic
2.2% Asian
People under 5 years old 6.2%
18 to 64 years old 77.8%
65 and older 16.8%
female 50.9%
male 49.1%
Where is our sense of community? All I see here, mostly, are blistering flame wars and harsh attacks on each other. It's a very sad state of affairs. Please treat each other with dignity – no matter who they are – and especially those who disagree with you.
Margie Miller- I am a mormon and have been most of my life. That is simply not true.
With all of the adversity facing the United States, and all of the shortcomings of Government, I want a President that can get things done. I want an individual with outstanding intelligence and ability, who has proven in the past that he has an ability to solve complex problems, and the ability to get things done. America is facing some tough challenges and needs a leader that has the courage and the ability to change the way that things have been done, and find a way to get certain difficult issues a workable solution.
In my mind that leaves Rudy Giuliani and Mitt Romney. John McCain looks like a deer in headlights when asked a question about the economy that requires even modest understanding. John McCain is the perfect solution if you want things to continue as they are. I think it is terribly unfortunate that Rudy will probably exit the race. He has the ability, the intelligence and the willingness to get things done. I don't think there is any question that Mitt has the ability and the experience as well as the intelligence. The question is, does he have the courage to go against the grain if necessary to implement difficult solutions when certain leaders get entrenched in a different position. The answer? I hope so.
Also, McCain will never win a general election against Hillary or Obama. Rudy has a great chance, Mitt has a decent chance.
Margie Miller–
You are right. Mormons "heed the counsel" of their church leaders. Counsel such as: get an education, stay out of debt, reach out to our neighbors and serve those in need, and avoid addictive things like alcohol, gambling, and pornography. We are such a bunch of lemmings. No free will whatsoever.
Clinton wins hands down. All the way to democratic convention. It is not a beauty contest as it will be a insult to 2+ million democratic voters in florida.
DROSE- They were allowed to come to Florida. Just not campaign. They were allowed to do fundraisers and they all did.
This is very sad that young people did not come out to vote in Florida. This is about YOUR future!
All young people and young-hearted people come out and vote for the candidate that can take us into the future.
Vote Obama 08!
Please, please WATCH Hillary on CNN talk about "PRINCIPLES." How can any learned person ever stand talking or listening to these Clintons? Thanks Obama for snubbing these liers, devious cheaters, ... non-God-fearing people!!!!
By the way, did the Clinton years (8 solid years) resolve all these issues– healthcare, energy, global warning etc. that we are struggling with today? How is it that they never resolved these issues?
Let us wait until the Republicans start to ask Bill to open the Clinton Archives!!!
Hillary shameless Clinton won a primary and gave a victory speech in a campaign (disguised as fund raisers) that she pledged not to campaign in and now is asking for the votes to count ; how shameless can you get????
How can I honestly vote for her?? when she is showing us that she will do anything to win. My gut feeling is that she wants the white house so bad that she will do and say anything to get a win and that makes me nervous because that type of zeal can be dangerous to us as a nation.
Therefore, my advice to you Hillary shameless is to go home to your Husband and shut the back door on your way out……………
McCain – Supports Bush & Policies – Wants to stay the course in Iraq – Welcome to another X Number of Years supporting war and Iraq – Light on Health Care – Big on Veterans – I respect McCain – But for these reasons it will be anothr Bush Administration.
Romney – Suports Bush & Policies -Talks big on Economy – Also supports the Iraq War – Light on Health Care – Romney is an intelligent man – But his loyalty to Bush and Republican ideals will ignite another Bush Administration.
If you vote McCain or Romney look forward to another four years just like the last eight.
He is not concerned about being "Top Dog" however he is concerned about all people and their issues. Also when his wife Michelle Obama speaks of her husband, she does not have an agenda, unlike some spouses who seek to be in the White House.
Let 's put aside our differences and support "Change". Put Senator Obama in office and continue to support him, because he will have 8yrs of mess to clean up.