Political Demographics

In a new survey, 60 percent of 18- to 29-year-olds say they support U.S. combat troops to fight ISIS. But 62 percent of those polled say they would definitely not join the fight.

Politics & Government

Millennials Want To Send Troops To Fight ISIS, But Don't Want To Serve

12:05pm December 10, 2015

by Asma Khalid

A comprehensive new poll from the Harvard Institute of Politics dives into the politics of the nation's 18- to 29-year-olds. The poll also looked at support for Bernie Sanders and immigration.

The immigration policy overhaul group founded by Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg is considered the most well-funded immigration reform group in the country.

Politics & Government

How Billionaire Techies Hope To Reshape The Immigration Debate

10:29pm December 09, 2015

by Asma Khalid

As the debate has shifted away from comprehensive immigration overhaul and toward the idea of mass deportations, a group created by Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg is trying to refocus the conversation.

Less Than Half Of Adults Now Middle Class

The Tipping Point: Most Americans No Longer Are Middle Class

5:03pm December 09, 2015

by Marilyn Geewax

In the post-World War II economy, most Americans lived in middle-income homes. But that has been shifting for decades. Today, middle-income families make up less than 50 percent of all households.

Even though Puerto Ricans lean Democrat, "what you're starting to see is the Republican party introduce their economic message to the Puerto Rican population," said GOP political analyst Frank Torres.

Politics & Government

As Florida's Puerto Rican Population Booms, Political Parties Move In

5:35am December 06, 2015

by Asma Khalid

Each month, about 1,000 Puerto Rican families are moving to central Florida, a swing region. Migrating in part because of the island's economic crisis, both parties are now trying to woo them.

Growing Puerto Rican Community Transforms Politics In Central Florida

4:43pm December 04, 2015

by Asma Khalid

In recent years, Puerto Ricans have begun changing the political map along the hotly contested Interstate 4 corridor in Florida. These days, about 1,000 new Puerto Rican families a month are moving to Central Florida. And both political parties are trying to win them over. NPR explores the potential impact of the fast growing Puerto Rican community on presidential politics.

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The Future Of The Democratic Demographic

8:11am November 21, 2015

Former New Mexico governor Bill Richardson says the Democratic party is losing white male voters. He talks to NPR's Scott Simon about how the party can appeal to a broader demographic.

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal announced his presidential candidacy in June and suspended it this week.

Politics & Government

Indian-Americans Feel 'Disappointed,' 'Abandoned' By Bobby Jindal

10:38am November 19, 2015

by Asma Khalid

The Louisiana governor, who has suspended his presidential campaign, was the first Indian-American to run for the nation's highest office. But his bid didn't feel historic to many Indian-Americans.

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