If race is an issue, why would his poll numbers have started out as high as they did? Have people become more racist since Obama was way ahead of McCain?
A good article. Candidate Obama is not and never will be, ready for the big chair.
Keep the ‘Change’
Wait until Biden spins his comments to, “he’s not ready because da man hasn’t let him have the experience he needs.”
Yep, just look at the above article in the NYT “The dog isn’t barking” —that entire article is about how racists Americans are.
Yes, blacks are tightly focused on skin color, and will be (mostly) voting accordingly.
But every white person I've talked to who opposes Obama is doing so strictly on the basis of his abhorrent policies.
My long standing belief is that white racism is truly insignificant in our society today. But black racism is one of the biggest problem facing blacks today.
“Mr. Obama will certainly carry the black vote in November because he is black”
And this is what?
Didn’t see a thread yet and wondered if anyone has any information of the plot against Obama that’s being reported on Fox News. They’re saying white supremest group.
In a Presidential election, I would never vot for Barak Obama, a black man. In a Presidential election I woulc never vote for Hillary Clinton, a woman.
In a Presidential election I’d rush to the polls, I’d run you over to vote for Condileeza Rice.
Am I a racist because I would never vote for a liberal socialist who will ruin the economy and allow Iran to achieve nuclear weaponry to pass on to terrorists in which to attack America? Am I a sexiest becuase I will not vote for a dishonest, criminal woman?
I’m actually being rubbed raw over being accused of being a racist because I treat dirt bag blacks the same way I treat dirt bag whites.
The media is actually continually practices racism with their “black vs white” polls. So much for being color blind.
bunch of damn, dirty racists!
I’ve been saying this was the lib plan all along, from the first time the academics came out and said that, based on history, this should be a Dem landslide. They were setting things up for the claim that the only reason Barack loses is racism.
All those white dems that didn’t vote for Alan Keys in 2004 are racist.
That means over 50,000,000 white dems in this country are bigots.
I’m making this broad statement because there is no room for something as unimportant as “politics”. I scoff at the very notion that they disagreed with his politics. They didn’t want to vote for him simply because he is black.
I’m obviously going to throw aside everything I’ve held important in my selection of whom I vote for, from not wishing to pay higher taxes, to a strong national defense, to support of the 2nd Amendment. I MUST vote for a candidate based simply on the color of his skin and NOT the content of his character (with apologies to Dr King).
I’m sorry for not realizing Dr. King’s dream in my lifetime, as we must put aside petty POLITICAL differences, and vote for the candidate based on his color and or race.
(/Sarcasm)
Most Americans are not willing to vote for an African American for president.
Most Americans would be willing to vote for an American that happens to be black as long as he is right of center.
Hypenated Americans will never be able to unite all Americans. They have chosen to put their race first.
Some Democrats will not vote for a black candidate.
Therefore, if Obama loses, it will be because of racist Republicans.
I'll bet my next paycheck that if you ask a number of blacks if they will support a black Republican, 90% will say not just no, but h*** no.
Race became an issue only when the dems started it. If the dems could find someone that is not a racial demagogue, this may go away, but nominating someone who for 20 years, apparently approvingly, heard rantings of what a racist country this is will not allow it.
They sit around the beach all day, do a little surfing now and then, and scrounge around for the odd coconut that fell from a tree. And when the must work, they do a little day labor in the sugar cane fields for coconut juice money. And what's up with the flowers around the neck thing anyway?
Nope, never can trust a ... 'Hawaiian'. Hard work just ain't in them.
--Yes, and not just politicians but everyone. They are called "Democrats".
Well...okay...two things: The Republicans' genius for snatching Defeat from the jaws of Victory is the second.
My own feeling is the many racist, white Dems I know will probably overcome their biases and vote for Obama. Because they want something from the taxpayers, and Obama will certainly try to get it for them. But I would like to be a fly on the wall in the voting booths.