California : 2012 United States Presidential Election
The US presidential election of 2012 in California , was won by Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama over his nearest rival Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney by a victory margin of over 23%.
California, the golden state of USA , alone contributes about 13% to the United States GDP. World famous locations including Silicon Valley, Hollywood are present in this state . California has also been at the heart IT bubble burst and Housing bubble burst. It now has one of the highest unemployment rates, experiences one of the highest living costs in the country. The state has one of the highest tax rates and still has nation's worst credit rating
California 2012 Presidential Election Results :
Election Analysis:For US presidential election of 2012 , California , was considered to be a safe blue ( Democratic ) state . Democratic party won in California for the past 5 presidential elections with big margins.
Hispanics or Latinos who constitute about 38% of the population in California tend to vote heavily democratic. Also Asians who constitute about 13% of the population in California tend to vote heavily democratic making California a safe Blue state.
California Previous Presidential Election Results
Political situation in California in the Year 2012:
1. California housing market stabilizes .
2. City after city file for bankruptcy.
3. California's credit rating at the risk of being cut to Junk status.
Population by Race in California : Year 2010
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2012 Presidential Election by State |