I think Obama himself will largely define the reaction in how he handles defeat.
The DNC is the party of excuses but the FACT remains that the last 2 Democrats in the White House had platforms firmly in the middle. Obama does not have a middle America platform nor does he have the experience Americans are comfortable with. He has a liberal record (curse of death in Presidential elections) and questionable friends on top of it all.
It is sad that so many blacks cannot see past color. The very sin they routinely project on others. I am sure there will be riots and anger for the wrong reasons but Obama should exit gracefully to pave the way others. If he does not, I am afraid he could add decades to the chance another Black Democrat could grab the nomination.
Based on this, I believe the GOP will have the first black President in office and I would be happy with that if he/she were the best man/woman for the job!
Interestingly, I believe the more the media discusses this possibility the more they hurt Obama on election day. Nobody in their right mind wants to see anything like this. Unfortunately, Obama has many supporters he cannot control who will probably say this over and over as we get closer to Nov 4th.
I've explained those key basics to my liberal family, but they're mesmerized in the rapture of the crowd euphoria. They are not computing, and are setting themselves up for a nasty disappointment.
I also believe that our side will produce the first black president. And, that person will be enthusiastically supported by us because they will be the best person for the job. It's the same reason we've reacted to Sarah as we have. Not because she's a female.
With liberals, it is always form over substance. Rhetoric over reason. Fluff over facts. And, belief over logic. It's why they've propelled the quisling Obama to heights he should have never known in this life.
I'm hoping that our side wins the election by a landslide. Number one, to remove any question as to the will of the people. Such a win will also take the wind out of most violent protests. Thirdly, it will produce a repudiation of left-liberalism with authority. This is my wish.