Myths about American politics...

[tpfkaw]

Off the top of my head:


1. "Reagan Democrats"

Legitimate concept, Reagan did in fact win in two landslides.

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In urban areas/West Coast/Northeast they do.

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Low-income whites do vote Republican, although to a lesser degree than other whites.

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Objectively true.  There's a reason why black men go on the "down low."

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It isn't, but it certainly self-identifies as one.

[tpfkaw]

The idea that one's opinions on gay marriage serve as a proxy for whether one is homophobic or not verges on the ridiculous.

[tpfkaw]

It's more that supporting gay marriage doesn't necessarily make a person not a homophobe.  This should be obvious to any gay person who lives in a liberal area.