While the lamestream media perpetuates the stereotype that Republicans are selfish because we oppose allowing the government to redistribute our wealth to others, the 2012 national exit poll showed that those who cared most about themselves voted for Obama, while Romney carried voters with a more national interest in mind.
Exit pollsters asked voters this question, and respondents provided these answers:
Sample: 10798 respondents
| Which ONE of these four candidate qualities mattered most in deciding how you voted for president? (CHECK ONLY ONE) | Total | Obama | Romney | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Shares my values |
27% | 42% | 55% | |
Is a strong leader |
18% | 38% | 61% | |
Cares about people like me |
21% | 81% | 18% | |
Has a vision for the future |
29% | 45% | 54% |
Two of those choices (“is a strong leader” and “has a vision for the future”) typify a voter that is concerned most about what is best for the country. Those thoughtful voters went for Romney by a combined total of 57% to 42%.
The other two choices (“shares my values” and “cares about people like me“) typify a voter that is concerned most about what is best for himself or herself. Those selfish voters went for Obama by 20 points, 59% to 39%.
