DuPage Democrats Celebrate Big Wins, GOP Looks to Regroup
DuPage County—once a Republican stronghold—saw several Democratic victories on Election Day, leaving the GOP to question the impact of redistricting.
While Democrats across DuPage County celebrate several Election Day victories—including the re-election of President Barack Obama—the DuPage GOP is heading back to the drawing board. The votes in DuPage County, once known as a Republican stronghold, closely mirrored those of the nation Nov. 6, with 49.57 percent voting for President Barack Obama and 48.54 percent voting for Republican challenger Mitt Romney, according to unofficial results. In 2008, 54.72 percent of DuPage County voters supported Obama, while 43.93 percent cast their vote for Sen. John McCain. "I think this year's DuPage County numbers show that Obama's popularity in 2008 wasn't a fluke," said Bob Peickert, chairman of the DuPage County Democrats. "The president may not …
Alan
10:25 am on Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Too old, too male, and too white... And the GOP is still wondering about the message they are having a tough time sending.... REALLY?!?! This country is changing, and affirmation of this change continues as suggested by this past general election. This is by no means a FLUKE!! With all the crappy comments made referencing socialism, and muslinism, and cutting back on military presence (Romney… more ›