Without looking at statistics, it would seem that the number of white voters would decrease as the composition of the electorate changes, but in reality, exit polls reflect a decrease in the number of white voters showing up t\o the polls compared to the relatively small increase in the number of minority voters who voted. The Associated Press reported that 72% of voters in the 2012 Presidential election were white, compared to 74% in 2008.
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"White guys" were not the only individuals who did not turn out to vote in the recent election. Based on the defeat of Todd Akin and Richard Mourdock, who seem to be fans of rape, women did not show up to vote for them either. During the campaign for Senate, Akin stated woman could not get pregnant from "legitimate rape." We're still waiting for someone to define "legitimate rape." Even after criticism, Mourdock stood by his statement that pregnancy from rape is "something God intends to happen."
Read more about the "Angry White Guy" theory here.
