In 1966, three years after his ordination, he said white Catholics had to confront their racism and apologize to blacks.

In the primary, blacks cast about 30 percent of the vote and white Catholics about 15 percent.

In the general election, blacks account for only 23 percent of the vote while white Catholics make up close to 35 percent.

The majority of these women were white Catholics and Protestants.

Consequently, Jews and white Catholics accounted for a larger share of the statewide vote.

More blacks and women, in particular, predominate; white Catholics constitute a minority.

Yes, the experts say, if white Catholics come out and vote.

Because no issues are really being discussed," he said, "it's hard for me to see what stake white Catholics have in turning out.

At that rate, his Jewish support would be almost double that of white Catholics.