Paul Fanlund: Study finds that racism and sexism are what really drive Trump voters

The authors used two major national surveys from before the election, and combined them with deep-dive measures of racist and sexist attitudes and dissatisfaction with personal economic conditions. They concluded, “We find that while economic considerations were an important part of the story, racial attitudes and sexism were much more strongly related to support for Trump.”

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U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner: Supports balanced budget amendment

CONTACT Christopher Krepich, 202-225-5101 Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) voted to establish a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. The resolution failed to meet the two-thirds threshold necessary for passage. Congressman Sensenbrenner offered the following

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Paul Fanlund: Study finds that racism and sexism are what really drive Trump voters

The authors used two major national surveys from before the election, and combined them with deep-dive measures of racist and sexist attitudes and dissatisfaction with personal economic conditions. They concluded, “We find that while economic considerations were an important part of the story, racial attitudes and sexism were much more strongly related to support for Trump.”

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Speaker Ryan: Opens ceremony honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.

CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—Today, the House of Representatives held a ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) made the following remarks to open the event, as prepared for delivery: “Ladies and gentlemen, good

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Vos passes on 1st CD GOP primary bid, others consider running

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he’s passing on a bid for the 1st CD following House Speaker Paul Ryan’s retirement announcement earlier this week. Vos, R-Rochester, said in a statement this morning he’ll instead seek re-election to the Assembly and “continue to focus on maintaining the strong, historic majority” in

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U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner: Supports balanced budget amendment

CONTACT Christopher Krepich, 202-225-5101 Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) voted to establish a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. The resolution failed to meet the two-thirds threshold necessary for passage. Congressman Sensenbrenner offered the following remarks during floor debate: “Mr. Speaker the reason we have

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