Originally Posted by Relentless

Actually personal support is likely more prevalent among Republicans based on the fact that red states receive so much more government money than blue states. Many poor Republicans like to pretend they aren't collecting government money or give themselves a 'pass' while arguing against the same programs they benefit from.

Does anyone have any hard data on this... I'm assuming none exists because they don't cross-reference voter registration data and welfare data. It would make a hell of a research thesis for a grad student.