The next Presidential Election is on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. How will Polish-Americans vote this year?
As with rest of the Americans, Polish-Americans are seeking good jobs and better lives. It all comes down to the money in the pocket. Chicagoland area is known for a large Polish population and Polish culture.
When it comes to jobs, the majority of the Poles run their own contractor businesses. Yes, many are employed in cleaning/caretaking industry but the real money is in building and remodeling gigs. Correction: the real money was there, before the recession. It seems that the main income stream comes from the "hail damage" insurance claims. More about that some other time.
The other group invested in college education and is working for the private and public sector. It seems that every large company has some Poles or Polish-Americans working there.
Yes, the Poles are a large group in America but do they make their voices be heard during the elections? The short answer is no.
Many older Poles don't find the elections to be legit based on their experiences from the communist Poland (before 1989). The undocumented Poles cannot vote. And the rest are just simply keeping the politics out of their lives being busy working two jobs to support the family and the "American dream".
So how will Polish-Americans vote this year? The jobs and taxes are very important. Second, the immigration reform. Romney wins on the taxes but Obama caters to the undocumented. After talking to some friends, most are pro-Romney. Mishandling of the economy is the number one disappointment. Second, the Obamacare.
Polish-Americans choice: Romney.
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