Why don't minorities vote?
922331
Aside from the cases where they are discouraged from registering, let alone voting (and the ID card, voter purges, transporation problems, confusing poll locations don't make it any easier) -- few candidates appeal to them. Those who do, win.\n\nThen there are the close-knit groups who do vote, and all vote identically. The Lubavichers, for example, vote whichever way their Rebbe tells them. I'm sure there are others like that: there's been plenty of press discussion about evangelicals and Mormons, to name two.
282195
Since the American Civil Rights Movement of the 1960's America is a better place but there is still lots of work to be done.\n\nFirst of all, the Republican Party needs the support of minorities and women to win an office. Before the 1960's Republicans could pretty much ignore them and still take office. \n\nSocial effects are mostly positive and numerous but let me state that if you were a minority then you could never take a position of prestige or influence in the majority group (aka WASP White Angelo Saxon Males...White Folk) before the Federal Goverment enforced real change. Before this the "Seperate but Equal" theme applied. \n\nEconomically, the minoirty of America were held down by their skin color or sex. But since the 1960's education, and employment executives and managers were almost always WASPS. A miniorty (even those serving in the US Military) were only allowed certain jobs or go to certain school or even live in certain areas. With Higher Education and other social and economic right enforced by the Federal Goverment then minorities and women were allowed to "move on up".
613264
For the wrong reason.....VOTES\n\nElections comes down to the center voters. While I disagree with many things that my party has done over the last year or so I they know I will still vote for them because they are the better choice then the other side. Roughly 41% of the country almost always votes Democratic while roughly 41% votes Republican. Leaving the middle swing voters the real controllers of elections. Right now the largest minority voting block is Hispanic, hence their fear of that voting block. Since the House is based on districts they can cater to a smaller voting block. The Senate is based on the whole state so the center has more power with them.\n\nHowever stating all that I think the Senate and President is making a mistake on reading the American public. I think a lot of Republicans are willing to skip and election cycle just to prove a point. \n\nYou also have the added point that runs through all political moves "Follow the money". It takes a lot more money to run for the Senate then the house. I am sure many of the people giving money to their Senators have benefited from the cheap labor and they don't want to loose that. They really want nothing to happen and as long as this debate is dragged out and not solved the longer they get the cheap labor. Once one of these illegals get citizenship I seriously doubt they will be willing to work for the same rate.
944614
Ummm... illegal immigrants can't vote.  And I am hispanic and I wouldn't mind at all if they didn't vote "white" as you put it.  As long as they don't vote republican - its okay with me!
1088338
people are getting lazy, most think that if they vote it wont make a difference (when it really does) and so they dont vote. when the rest of us make a decision that people dont agree with they gripe. if you vote, congratulations, and if you ever talk to someone who doesnt vote and gripes about the gov't tell them to change it by voting
480993
No, because it doesn't matter if you do vote. Politicians do what they want not what they're elected for, and most voting systems don't allow proper representation.
1035479
Because democrats generally want minorities to become wards of the state. Collect government benefits, and entitlements. They can't bear to see a minority become successful. Notice how they turn on them when they do? \nConservatives want minorities to be successful contributing members of society.
48791
Because they are lazy, and don't think it matters.\n\nFor all those out there who think so, here's a quote(I haven't a clue who by)\n\n"Bad men are elected by good people who don't vote".\n\nIf you didn't vote, don't grouse if you don't like who your neighbor picked.
751959
Just like in any election, most registered voters don't show up and a minority determines the outcome.  On the other hand, askers will often select an answer that best suits their ideology or feelings on an issue, rather than actually choosing the best answer. So I suppose you need to take it case by case.  I prefer when the asker chooses the best answer, because at least then I know they are actually reading the answers. But that's nothing to do with democracy.
385007
Amen Amen.  I do not even listen to people who do not vote.  They can go on and on, and have this great opinion.  (Usually about something they really do not understand).  But don't vote.  It is a huge problem in this country.  You want changes?  Only way it's going to happen is to vote.  We have this incredible right, that so many fought for.  Look at the countries struggling to have their voices heard.
634816
>"African-Americans vote probably more democratic."\nUmmmm.....I'd say 85+% is more than "probably more Democrat"\n>"They vote for whoever they think is the best candidate. That's how it works."\nIf only that were true. most minority populations vote primarily as a block. that, unfortunately, is how it works.\nIf more poeple would vote for a candidate, and not for a party, candidates would have to do thier best to represent a set of ideals, rather than pander to special interests.
819397
Why? because they want to affect the way people vote. Are they qualified? No, but when has that ever stopped anyone. What qualifies actors to tell us how to vote? Many of them never even finished HS.
702346
Uh wouldnt like half of the south be excluded from voting then? Or old people who are to old and blind to read? What I want to know is why are deaf people allowed to vote? Its not like they can hear when the old lady there says thank you for voting!!!!!!!!! (j/k)\n Or for God Sakes woman think of all the young liberal hippie kids who would be excluded from voting because they are too stoned to think straight.
475721
Some minorities are at the bottom because of social conditions like poor and broken families. (How can you study for a test if you have to go to McDonalds to work to pay for your family of 7?) Other minorities (Asians and Jews for example) are statistically better in school than whites. It may be for cultural reasons. (Asian culture values education greatly.)
785690
You make an excellent point first of all. There are indeed many people who vote with minimal knowledge of the issues and of what's at stake. I can attest to being one of those people myself, but the fact of the matter is, I know the basics of whom I will vote for and whom I will not (I live in Michigan), and to propose a test to qualify to vote is essentially stripping people of their right to vote all over again. I blame the Government Officials (I do not use the term 'Politician') because they make it into a popularity contest. I also blame the media because they egg it on, but I digress.
1050982
There are several reasons.  First, most people are simply not smart enough to know who the canidates are, or what they stand for, so they stay home.  Many no longer feel a connection to the canidates as they feel special interests now control everything.  Many also feel that their vote does not count.  But the real reason is just plain laziness of the American voter, who will stand in line for hours for concert tickets, show tickets or sporting events, but if there are 3 people waiting to vote, the line is simply too long.
1001527
I hope we are not from the same country but i guess we have the same problem. When the people in your community will come to realize that their votes during election is not for sale maybe something can be done. You can make a difference by starting to fight for a cause not for your own vested interest but for the people.