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Election 2000

The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, with the assistance of outside experts, analyzed the presidential candidates' major plans and assessed the economic plans proposed by Vice President Al Gore and Governor George W. Bush for using the projected federal government surplus over the next ten years. Because the two proposals are likely to have disproportionate impact on the economic well-being of African Americans, a special emphasis was placed on the expected impact the two plans may have on African Americans.


The Political Perspectives of Young African Americans

The Political Perspectives of Young African Americans


The Black Vote in 2000

On November 7, 2000, the black vote was critical to the outcome of a number of closely contested elections. What follows is a brief review of some of the available evidence on this subject. In particular, this review focuses on the significance of African American voters' ballot behavior in the elections. It also examines the changing numbers and profile of black candidates for both federal and statewide office, as well as their performance at the polls.

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Did You Know?

In 2006, blacks made up 22 percent of the U.S. Army overall, but comprised only 12.3 percent of the officer corps and between seven and eight percent of the combat arms officers. The combat arms branches represent the principal pipeline to the Army's senior ranks. In 1990, blacks were 29.1 percent of the Army, but only 11 percent of the officer corps.

Source: Lt. Colonel Anthony D. Reyes, Strategic Options for Managing Diversity in the U.S. Army, Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, June 2006