Demography (the size, statistics, and characteristics of
populations, such as ethnicity, gender, religion, age, income,
education, party affiliation, region of residence)have clear
political implications. Regression (sophisticated statistical)
analysis demonstrates the strong correlation between demographics
and voting patters. Nevertheless, this is not a static
phenomenon. Not only do census data indicate that the demography
of the country is continually changing. Polls, focus groups, and
election results demonstrate changes in the voting patterns,
party affiliations, and political power of particular demographic
groups.
This section deals with demographic issues as they may impact U.S. elections in general, and the '96 elections in particular.