Entry:
Jeffres, Leo W., “The Impact of Ethnicity and Ethnic Media on Presidential Voting Patterns,” Journalism and Communiation Monographs, 1 (Autumn, 1999), 197-262.
Abstract:
This study finds a negative relationship between voting consistency in presidential elections and ethnic identification. Also, ethnic media outlets appear to function as agenda setters rather than endorsing particular candidates.
GSS Years:1972-1980
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GSS Codebook Variables referenced by document: |
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Variable Label |
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| PARTYID |
POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION |
| ETHNIC |
COUNTRY OF FAMILY ORIGIN |