How much does your employment status and income level influence your politics?

It is actually surprising the number of republicans I know who are basically poor, uneducated and have received governmental istance. It is mind blowing really. I have a job, nice vehicle, own my own home and am not in any danger of foreclosure right now. My bills are current and I have not received any governmental istance but I am a liberal. Cause you know what? I care about people not the 'almighty' dollar. I know there is fraud out there and people who take advantage of the system, see first sentence, but I would rather that than someone who really does need a hand not receive help.