We have already seen the subtle aspect of the race factor in the latest Ohio and other polls re the so-called swing states, so critical in the electoral college mathematics.
Ohio - as an example - now, surprisingly, favors McCain by a substantial margin, according to the latest Ras poll I examined. With the Taft debacle clear in the minds of most Buckeyes — and the gross failure of that GOP Governorship, the only factor that can account for the current statistics is that Ohioans are NOT ready for a black president.
It is my view that later in the electoral season, we will see a subtle shift away from Obama, into the McCain camp — not for any reason other than that McCain is NOT Obama — and he is not black, either.
The racial aspect of this election is THE issue NOT discussed openly in polite conversation; however, in the sanctity of the shrouded voting booth, it will be very much a factor. And, I will go to the mat on this analysis. analysis.
Kindest regards, fellow Freepers — and Flame Away. *S*
Well, if it is legitimate for people to vote FOR Obama because he is black, then it must follow that it is legitimate for people to vote AGAINST Obama because he is black.
Indeed. I know many staunch democrats that DO openly discuss this in very impolite conversations. I'll never, ever count out the Clinton's until they are gone.
I think it's cultural much more than racial. And while it's generally not good to discriminate on the basis of race (when selecting actors, it's often appropriate of course), it is entirely right and proper to discriminate on the basis of culture when and to the extent that a person's culture suggests that a person is or is not a good choice to perform a particular task.
“Ohioans are NOT ready for a black president.”
Not true. Conservatives are pretty much color blind. You jump to conclusions far too quickly.
Ohioans and Michganders have a lot of horse sense. Even though they are disappointed with some recent Republican leadership, They are still not ready for a flaming liberal with a Muslim name. Not to mention that Obama’s racist ties are impossible to miss.
Plus, Obama is as white as black.
If you want a Black elected. Run a Conservative black like Walter Williams or Shelby Steele. We’ll vote for him. You’ll find no soft racism in the Conservative wing of the Repblican party.