Why is D.C. so Democratic?

[Markus182]

This is just a post seeking information ... I wasn't able to find an answer with google so I thought people here would know. But I notice that Washington D.C. seems to be consistently 85-90% Democratic and I was just curious why.

Thanks!

[DaveSZ]

1. My guess:

There is a large African American population there, and they tend to be Democratic leaning.

This is also why the Republicans will never vote to make it a state, because they don't want to empower those individuals politically.

It's racism really.

[Frances]

2. Agree

[Langis]

3. We can have two more Democratic Senitors can we?

I get so pissed every time this is brought up :argh:

[RodneyCK2]

4. I agree as well.

I bet Georgie would like to move the White House to another state if he could. LOL.

[onecitizen]

6. Don't give him any ideas!

That will probably be next on his aganda.:think:

[RodneyCK2]

9. HAHAHAHA..... Sorry, ssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.....

:-)

[Solon]

5. It took till about 1960's or 70's I forget which before...

they could even vote for the Presidency. That is unbelievable but true, hell the most popular slogan there is "No taxation without Representation!". If not make them a state, because they are the capital city, then make them a unique district with VOTING members of Congress allowed, like a state, but not one itself. Can't change the flag again after all. :)

[olddem43]

7. Right, they do have 3 EVs

[Ediacara]

8. It's a city

So it's democratic. If you had big cities like Seattle and Chicago cut off into semi-states like DC is, they'd have huge Dem turnout too.

Now.... as to WHY cities are heavily dem.... that's another question altogether.