Rhode Island Preview

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Recent Polling:


Demographic analysis:
Rhode Island (32 delegates)
Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin, percent, 2006: 11.0% - Less than national average (+Obama)
Black persons, percent, 2006: 6.3% - Less than national average (+Clinton)
Persons 65 years old and over, percent, 2006: 13.9% - More than national average (+Clinton)
Bachelor's degree or higher, pct of persons age 25+, 2000: 25.6% - More than national average (+Obama)
(Overall advantage: neutral)

Obama stronghold:

Providence appears to be Obama's stronghold in RI. It is 14.5% African American compared to the overall state percentage of 4.5. In addition, Providence is younger than the rest of the state with 10.5% over 65 compared to 13.9% statewide and is more educated.

Population map:



2004 RI
Kerry received the greatest percentage of the vote in the most populous area in the state, the capital Providence (77%). 2004 election map:





My previous primary previews

Ohio Preview:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x4832676

Pennsylvania Preview:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x4815774




http://my.barackobama.com/page/outreach/view/main/Seth77

[Yael]

1. Thanks!

K&R

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