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10. Asians still make up only around 3% of the population. The group of people that fall under the

Sun Dec 2, 2012, 01:46 AM

Dec 2012

"Asian" label can provide a victory margin only in a very, very close race.

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Is it me or did it seem like Obama's landslide among Asian voters was underreported? [View all] Jamaal510 Dec 2012 OP

Yes, I think it has to do with population demographics Blasphemer Dec 2012 #1

Yes. It goes to show you how out of touch with reality these pollsters are. Baitball Blogger Dec 2012 #3

If citizens, most are GP6971 Dec 2012 #4

Agree 100% aaaaaa5a Dec 2012 #5

90% margins for Dems from NA voters? I never knew that. Jamaal510 Dec 2012 #9

It's official. Rozlee Dec 2012 #15

Newt Gingrich actually mentioned this a few times PennsylvaniaMatt Dec 2012 #6

I heard it discussed, or at least marybourg Dec 2012 #7

Asians tend to be into Math JI7 Dec 2012 #11