I know several people who are poor and I do mean flat out totally broke. And they have been for at least the last 40 years.

They always vote Republican since they think they are saving the nation from the horrors of the Democrats. When you point out to them that they would have a better life under the Democrats (and I am not saying this is true, I am only relating what their response is to such a comment) they say it is worth the sacrifice in order to maintain a decent society.