Resurgent Republic sponsored two focus groups in Cleveland, Ohio, among blue-collar voters who supported Barack Obama in 2008 and are not strongly affiliated with either candidate today. Conducted by The Tarrance Group, the respondents did not have a college degree and a majority had household incomes less than $60k. The focus groups were split by gender.
By definition, these are some of the most difficult voters for Governor Romney to win this November. They are being asked to admit their vote decision in 2008 was a mistake, and many were not yet ready to take this step. Yet this demographic group remains closely contested because they are still willing to consider Governor Romney as an alternative with five weeks remaining to Election Day.
The following are key highlights from our focus groups: [cont.]
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