Education Level and the 2000/2004 vote

[angus]

 This is widely discussed.  Democrats have more undervotes than republicans, because Republicans have a higher overall educational level and thus income.  but when 'advanced degrees' are considered separately, more holders of master's doctorates and professional degrees are democrats.  That map correlates somewhat with democrat and republican plurality states in 2000.  Not surprising.  It is no doubt due to the fact that most phd physicists, chemists, biologists get 100% of their income, either directly or indirectly from the united states government from taxpayers.  It is not surprising that most lawyers are Democrats and most physicians are Republicans, by similar a public vs. private funding analysis, or, in the case of ambulance chasers such as Senator Edwards, the willingness of the Democrats to pass laws favorable to a high standard of living for attorneys, many of whom are politicians.

[angus]

That's the way it generally works.  Big case studies.  It's all good, solid conservatives have supported science for many years.  liberals too.  This is part of the burden of empire, which I believe cannot coexist with the republic.  That's the real tragedy.

[angus]

One out of ten, in two samples only four years apart, does not suggest that this is true.  It's just a snapshot.  We're an impatient people.  I like it, because it means we have the best data and the best stuff.  But the fact that some of us don't know what to do with that data or that stuff is what's pissing off the rest of the world.  Come on board, nclib.  It's a big tent.

Peace.