One question emerging from the presidential election exit polls is the disconnect between black men and women and Hispanic men and women.
Donald Trump received support from 21% of black men and 7% of black women, a disparity of 14 points. He got support from 54% of Hispanic men and 39% of Hispanic women, a disparity of 15 points.
There was also a disparity in Trump’s support among white men and women, but much smaller—7 points.
So why is Trump having far greater success among black and Hispanic men than black and Hispanic women?
It’s clear that the major issue that drove the vote in this election was the economy.
A Gallup poll done in October showed the economy as the number one concern of voters.
Per exit polling, 68% said the economy is “not good” or “poor” and 31% said it is “excellent” or “good.” Of the 68% saying the economy is not…
