GOP Seeks Labor Vote To Boost Election Victories
Republican strategists target the blue collar middle American voter seen as key to this year’s elections. They believe mortgage owners and law abiding workers can shift toward the GOP to secure victories and possibly shape future races. The effort concentrates on broad labor support amid a conservative trend among middle voters.
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A pre election AP survey traces the blue collar middle American voter, suburban and middle income, fearing social upheaval yet prospering. It notes labor shifts, party appeals, and a growing emphasis on law and order as Republicans court this bloc while Democrats stress economic issues.
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