Florida Democratic Party Voter Registration

Republican Party of Florida Chairman Jim Greer admits new Democrats are registering in higher numbers than Republicans.

“We must not allow the success Democrats have seen in voter registration in recent months lead to success at the ballot box,” state GOP Chairman Jim Greer declared Tuesday in announcing a major statewide voter registration drive. “With a U.S Senate Seat and four open Cabinet races in 2010, we must maintain our focus on the general election next November and work to build our infrastructure of registered voters and grass roots volunteers who will implement our nationally recognized GOTV Program.”

Unfortunately for Greer what Republicans are selling is not very appealing to young people. The Florida Democratic Party released their voter registration numbers.

New Reg Oct 7 - May 1

Dem - 86220 39.54%
Ind - 76134 34.91%
Rep - 55720 25.55%
Total - 218074

African American

Dem - 22551
Rep - 891
Ind - 6305
Total - 29747

Hispanic

Dem - 15662
Rep - 5134
Ind - 12619
Total - 33415

White

Dem - 41261
Rep - 46396
Ind - 49242
Total - 136899

Other

Dem - 4710
Rep - 2163
Ind - 6260
Total - 13133

Under 35

Dem - 43995
Rep - 25406
Ind - 39518
Total - 108919

35-65

Dem - 32166
Rep - 21392
Ind - 28358
Total - 81916

65+

Dem - 8017
Rep - 7780
Ind - 6543
Total - 22340

People are registering Democrat or Independent in stronger numbers than Republican. The GOP response is to sell the same message of bashing foreigners, social conservatism (that they don't practice) and tax cuts for top earners. The GOP is a small tent party and is happy that way. The staunchly far right factions that make up the party would rather lose election than compromise.