CNN Exit Poll: Republicans Win Among Full-time Workers, College Attendees

(CNSNews.com) - Republican candidates were heavily favored over their Democratic opponents among full-time workers and most college-educated Americans, a CNN exit poll shows.

During the midterm elections Tuesday, CNN asked voters leaving the voting booth a series of questions, including, “Do you work full-time for pay?”

About 60 percent responded that they did work full-time for pay. Of those, 54 percent said they had voted for a Republican, while 44 percent stated they voted for a Democrat. Another two percent reported voting for “other” candidates.

Of the 40 percent who said they did not work full-time for pay, 48 percent said they voted for Democrats. Another 50 reported voting Republican, and two percent voted for “other” candidates.

CNN also asked voters whether or not they had attended college. Of the 80 percent that reported they had attended college, 52 percent said they had voted for a Republican. About 46 percent said they had voted for a Democrat, while two percent were listed as “other.”

Of the 20 percent who said they had not attended college, 52 percent voted for Republicans versus 46 percent who had voted for Democrats.

During Tuesday’s election, Republicans picked up a net gain of at least seven Senate seats, bring their total to 52 and taking control of the U.S. Senate. The GOP also retained control of the U.S. House of Representatives, picking up at least 12 seats to add to their existing majority.