CHART: The Racial Makeup Of Obama, Romney Presidential Coalitions

Kyle Leighton September 7, 2012, 6:00 AM

When it comes to building a winning coalition, President Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney have very distinct paths to victory. Romney is betting on winning big with white voters. The president’s coalition was substantially more diverse in 2008, and he’s looking to expand his reach in 2012 enough to offset Romney’s play for white voters.

So what is the racial composition of the support for these two men as we exit the conventions?

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