Discussion: Race and the American Political Process II
Historically some groups have tended to support one major party or another. Some of these patterns have not been as reliable over the past 20 years. What changes (political, partisan, economic, or social) have occurred since the 1980s that have influenced some of the voting behaviors among Latinos, African-Americans, Asian-Americans, etc.? What issues of importance today will continue to change voters' preferences? Why?
To analyze the role of race and value of race in the American political process.
Note: 4 references
Response should be 2 pages.
References:
Burnham, Linda. "Changing the Race: Racial Politics and the Election of Barack Obama."
Geron, Kim. Latino Political Power (Chapter ).
Huntington, Samuel P. "The Hispanic Challenge." Foreign Policy.
Johnson, Kevin. "Law and Politics in Post-Modern California Coalition or Conflict Between African Americans, Asian Americans, and Latina/os?"
Birnbaum, Jeffrey. "Number of Black Lobbyists Remains Shockingly Low."