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Racism is alive and well in this campaign. The obvious racists are the 96 % of blacks that are voting for Mr. Obama because he is black and no other good reason. It is not because he is a Democrat and they are too, because the numbers were the same in the primaries when it was Obama vs Clinton. It is pure racism and pure disgusting!

I believe that during such soft times in regard to the economy, that there will be reluctancy in electing a black man at this time.

American's close the cutain and I feel issues such as the economy and how well they are doing today compared to eight years ago will play more of a factor than race. You will always have biased people but I think American's have gotten past the race issue.

I think that in the end, people who say they will vote for Obama will go into the ballot box, and think about his color and will not vote for him. I believe this is unfair, but that is the world we still live in.

I think race has a lot to do with it. I like each candidate, but a lot of whom I'm voting has to do with race. Let's just be honest.

I believe that the majority of the public is so ready for change that race won't be as much of an issue at first thought. I think most people are simply tired of all the nonsense, dishonesty, and lack of commitment by our leaders. If we are offered an honest change by a person that can make a real difference, it won't matter what color their skin is.

NO

Race is a minor issue when considering the qualifications of the two candidates; Obama has a clearer vision regarding our country's future, I will cast my vote for him. As Dr. King said so many years ago, 'Judge not a man by the color of his skin, but by the content of his character.' Go Barack Obama!!

everyone likes to pretend that we are all the same, and ignore our cultural differences. (I think we should celebrate them) there will be those that will poll diferently then they will vote. Not enough to change the results. The media seems realy weak lately

I think that race is a red herring. If people agree with the politics of a candidate, that person will get the votes. Sure, there may be fringe people that vote for McCain because he is white and vote for Obama because he is black. Most people are likely to vote for either candidate in spite of their respective races. Though it is impossible to not notice that Obama is more brown and McCain is more pink, focusing on race is just plain irrelevant

yes, having lived in the south all my life race is an issue. i will not vote muslum and have seen nothing that convinces me that he all alone is not an al quida sleeper cell. i stand not on ignorance as i am in the upper 4% of america holding advanced degrees. in april ('07?) time wrote on the efficacy of a muslim running for president in a time we were really at war with them. then with no retraction nothing. it has not been mentioned again. look at what is happening to our economy just on the news that he is leading. think! no one else seems to be. they are more worried about being pc.

I'm an old southern white woman who does not think race is the issue in this campaign. The economic situation families are in now needs to be resolved. I think Obama is the best choice to do this. Most people are going to vote on the issues, not on the color of a man's skin. I voted early, and I voted Obama.

I think race will play a much larger part in this election than people realize. You won't see this in polls, but I believe that when it comes to pulling that curtain closed & voting, there will be a significant number of people who will not vote for Obama, because of his race.

Race will not enter into my vote but I
feel that many voters will back out on
election day and that is a shame. The
scare tactics are relentless. I question
why these tactics are not considered
slander and illegal.

Most Blacks and probably twice that number of Whites will vote for or against Obama on race alone. Because of the negative ads, its hard to determine which candidate would be best suited for the job (or the worst). So race is the one factor that completely separate the candidates.

I asm a 79 yr old African-American born and raised in NYC. As a child in the late 30'I refused to say the Pledge of Allegience because I knew there was no "liberty and justice" for black Americans. After serving 3 yrs in a segregated army and travelling south I was confronted by vile racism. In the cities High rise Public Housing was our reservations to prevent us from owning homes in the suburbs. If Obama loses it will be because of white racism.

I would hope that the larger issues facing our country would overshadow the race or sex of the candidates. It is insulting as a populous to act as if we as a nation are unaware of the race or sex of our political candidates. Why should this even be a issue that is still being pondered? The wonderful perspective each candidate brings to the table, whether they be black, white, female or male, Republican or Democrat, is something that proves to the world that this truly is an amazing, diverse country where anyone can aspire to great things.

Race is not a issue with me but with some in my family it is. With me the issue is Obama's honesty. He says he is a Christian and is pro life but votes always for pro abortion and says he will appoint justices who uphold a womans right to kill her baby. He has not been truthful about his association with William Ayers. He is trying to take our country further into socialism. He is a gifted speaker but so are many con artist. I believe the large majority of Blacks will vote for Obama simply because he has some black blood not because of his policies, and liberals will vote for him because he is very liberal. God Help America!!!!!

Race is definitely an issue especially among Blacks. Noone seems to question how and why 95% of all blacks are voting for Obama. Polls reflect white female, college and non-college voters, white male blue collar and white male professionals, etc. but no reference to Blacks. Again the doule standard which has become worse since Obama's entry into national politics. For myself, I am a lifelong Democrat who voted for Hillary and will now proudly cast my vote for McCain.

Subconsciously yes!! It Is how we was raised and what our parents taught us and what we picked up along the way as we grew up !! depending on what year we was born such as the civil rights movement blacks will always have those years and slavery on their minds and hatred will always be there as long as it is presented to us, and I do believe that McCain Has alot of hate is his bones "just Look at the way he looks " at Obama. But yes!! race will be a factor in this election

NO,I don't think the majority of Americans are being honest with themselves about the impact that race will have when they close the curtain and cast their ballots. I have challenged a few of my friends who are republicans and clearly express their disappointment in their party and it's choices in this election but they have no problem saying that they would rather write in a candidate rather than vote for Obama. When asked why they felt that way, I was given the lame answer that they did not believe in all of his policies. I then asked if there was ever a candidate that they could say that they believed in all of their policies and they admitted, no. what else could it be but race.

I think the issue of race is keeping Obama's poll numbers at ten or less points above McCain. If Obama were white, he'd be running away with this thing.
Obama didn't like having to run against Hillary, but actually the long arduous campaign provided people with the time they needed to become familiar with the idea of a black candidate. Obama has not disappointed them, either. He has run a very organized campaign and has shown himself to be cool under all kinds of pressure. Americans are getting used to him and admire his tenacity, his level-headed aura, his vision, and his ability to think on his feet. They like what they see...mopreover, the horrible state of affairs in this country has helped Americans set aside their prejudice. I think he can win providing some catastrophic scandal doesn't befall this steadfast candidate. In that case, Americans would be less inclined to be forgiving due to their prejudice.

NO,Many americans are being blinded by this race issue. Vote on experience, ablility and Trust. Not skin color!

Will race determine how I vote? No. I do not care if a candidate is purple with green polka dots. I do care about serious issues and solutions to problems that affect the nation and personal lives. Let me add I detest smear ads and excessive candidate spending to get to the White House. They could have solved some financial problems if they put their funds toward actually helping people in need.

Jo Franklin

I believe if McCain was black and graduated in the bottom half of his class with only one degree we would hear it everywhere as if he was too dumb to be President. If Sarah Palin was black with a degree in Journalism and going to more than four school to graduate we would hear it everywhere. It is unfortunate that we have two very educated individuals who can read and understand things and make logical decisions that will take care of all of us and we have two individuals who not only sound ignorant but embarrass us, what will they do if they were in office. I recently received my Reader's Digest which states that there 90% of other countries want Barack/Biden to win to have a more educated/reasonable/understanding team. This tells me, as a 62 year old female, that America still has a long way to go. As a Therapist I realize that our problem is deep and prayerfully this election will assist in moving us into another direction. Having a different color is God's idea and to disregard the strengths of each race and each individual is to deny God's diety and the purpose for which that individual has been given to us to learn from and grow. I believe that most of America, those with maturity, knowledge and understanding will voite the issues and not the race and Barack will be the first President of color because he is not African American or Black.

As a minority, race is only a slight factor; however, the last debate between Senator Obama, and McCain, proved to me, that the integrity lay far more toward Obama. It showed me that the 'good ole boys', Republicans, need to learn manners, and that McCain's contant reference to Obama's ....'eloquence speech', was belittling,an insult and a poor desparate attempt of 'stupid politics'!
Change is definitely needed! I'm voting for Barack Obama!

I would have to say Americans are not being Honest about race and the ballot box in this election. I would also like to say that it's sad to think that 40 yr's since a man named Martin died that this is still and issue. What we should be smiling about though is that said, I believe that regardless of that,more people are likely to think of what is best for our country and their wallets, and that will far out way such foolish thoughts, but hey I'm a White half Italian, half Scotch Irish guy from the Northeast, born and bread in Rhode Island and you know how bad are state is wright know. All that said, I'm voting Obama and hope all will to. We need something better than the last 8 yrs and he shoudl be bye a light yr.

YES!

and this is why

To quote Jonn

Racism is alive and well in this campaign. The obvious racists are the 96 % of blacks that are voting for Mr. Obama because he is black and no other good reason. It is not because he is a Democrat and they are too, because the numbers were the same in the primaries when it was Obama vs Clinton. It is pure racism and pure disgusting!

I believe that the United States is about the most racist country in the world. I sit and agrue with people all the time who say I just cant vote for him becuase he is black and I also get I cant vote for him because he is muslim. I have to say that is pretty sad and embarassing in 2008. What a contridiction in a country that is the melting pot of the world we are the most racist. Here is story I love to tell about a trip I took to NEW YORK a couple of years a go. The family and I (husband, three children and myself) was standing out on the dock to waiting to catch the fiary back after visting the beautiful Statue of Liberty. In a split second I took a spin around exactly where I was standing and listened. I looked at my husband and siad look around and tell me what you here, obviously he did not get it. Here is what I found and that included my family and myself, other than the employees no one person was speaking english. I heard Spanish, German, Italian, Swedish, Greek,Arabic etc. That was the most greatest moment for me on that trip. In that moment I thought looking at my husband with my eye wide open and a big grin on my face,
"WOW!!! THAT IS AWSOME INCREDIABLE" My
husband looked at me and siad "oky I got
it" I just wish people would really listen and look more often and you will b e suprise at what you find and that is how much we are all alike more then different. What divides us is our ignorance and small minded view of the world. At the end of the day yes I think people will go in the booth and go the other direction just because of
race. I HOPE TO GOD I AM WRONG BECAUSE I
AM VOTING FOR OBAMA I THINK HE IS A KIND
AND RESPECTFUL MAN.
Jacklin Zeidan
Dearborn.

What would you folks do if it were a Colin Powell vss. Obama ticket (which would have been a great race)- would be a tough sell then to infer any voting against Obama is for racial reasons. C'mon, even your whole piece tonight about "dirty politics" was so one sided (McCain people are the "negativists" and "dirty players" - while in the course of your show at least two commercial Obama ads painted McCain as "unpatriotic" and "anti - veterans' benefits" - which is clearly untrue) Whatever happened to objective reporting? Your constant pro-Obama slanted reporting is certainly turning me off - am sure I'm not alone.

How could anyone entrust the economic crisis of America to someone, Obama, who obtained $400,000 from a convicted felon to purchase his own property! Are Americans just plain stupid! It remains to be seen.

If Colin Powell edorses Obama it will be because he is black...powell has never endorsed anyone who was not Republican previously...

talk about race, folks, there it is in a nutshell....he'd have never endorsed a dem before...

I think that race will always play a role within the United States, whether it's politics or not. I also think that some will be reluctant to vote for Obama because he is black, but that is their ignorance! Racism always seem to raise its ugly head. This race shouldn't be about race, but it will definitely play a role!

It saddens me greatly that the most powerful nation on earth, the US, still struggles to practice what it preaches to the rest of the world..equality and fairness,and human dignity. As a naturalized US citizen born elsewhere l am enjoying this election cycle tremendously because it exemplfies what anyone can achieve with hard work. Yet despite every detail of Sen Obama being available through the various media over the last two years he has been campaigning, there are still many who have blantly said they will not vote for him simply because he is black. Some use various lame excuses like, l dont know who he is, or l think he is not american even though he has posted his own birth certificate online for anyone to see. I wish they would just admit they have prejudices against him, BE HONEST. So l strongly suspect(unfortunately) that there are many who are saying one thing to the media but in the voting booth will say something else. A very sad note for the great USA in the 21st century!!!!!!!!!
A saddened new voter

The ugliness that reared it's evil head in the McCain and Palin rallies is that old,stinking core of racism that has never been rooted out of America and is exactly the change in America thats needed if this country intends to move forward and keep up with the global-conscience world we live in today. It is a shame and quite simply pure ignorance and fear that has maintained this antiquated, pre-civil war mentality.How this mind set still exist in our highly advanced and sophisticated civilization is utterly and completely mind boggling to me. We were warned that a nation divided against itself shall not stand. Barack Obama was positioned for these times. He is both black and white. If not him then who? If not now, then when?

I honestly wanted to vote for Obama when I first saw him, but will not, not because he is black, but because he is for abortion. I worry that people will think those who do not vote for him are racist and that is unfair. I would have voted against Hillary also.

I work in a paper factory in S.E. Pennsylvania and believe racism is still alive and well. people talk the talk depending on who is around to hear it. And some have said they will never vote for a black man. Although I am white and will proudly vote for Obama.

I believe that many will vote for whomever they wish to vote for when they go to cast their ballots. Because voting is still a personal secret thing between a person and his or her own conscience and reflects all the good and bad that is in each of us. Let us hope and pray that for our nations sake we all look deep into our hearts and put aside our personal prejudices and vote for the person that is truly best for our country at this very difficult time in our history.

Larry Ramsey, you may be in the upper 4% of america holding advanced degrees, but from what I just read, you need professional help there sunny boy, big time.

When people enter the voting booth, they will know in their heart of hearts that it's not time for a black president.

vote for change !!

Vote for the BLACK who is buddy with the TERRORIST

Damn fool people will be duped out of our freedoms in the name of safety and world peace, My ass!

Go ahead and say what you will about me you mark my word "Obama will sell us out!"

Black American is largely going with Obama, becaue he is the best choice. When Jesse Jackson ran he didn't have majority black vote. Colin Powell will endorse Obama, because he is the best choice.The Chicago Tribune, which in the course of its history has never endored a Democrat endorsed Obama, because he is the best choice!

Betty - I agree completely about Obama and his pro-abortion position. It is sad that social justice proponents don't seem the extreme social injustice in abortion.

Of course, blacks are going to vote for an intelligent, well-spoken, and supremely educated black person...most blacks are Democrats anyway and would not vote for McCain at any rate. When it became obvious that Obama could capture the nomination, they flocked to him in droves. Why would any minority vote for McCain! It is crazy to accuse them of prejudice...they want their children to have the same chance as Obama. It is all about hope and partaking of the American dream. I know this and I am not black, but if I were, I wouldn't miss such an opportunity!

More then ever this country needs to vote for the candidate they believe will help his country the most, Not based on color, But based on your belief that they are the best person for the job, To do anything less only shows there is still to much ignorance in this country!

Larry has it here read it again

"yes, having lived in the south all my life race is an issue. i will not vote muslum and have seen nothing that convinces me that he all alone is not an al quida sleeper cell. i stand not on ignorance as i am in the upper 4% of america holding advanced degrees. in april ('07?) time wrote on the efficacy of a muslim running for president in a time we were really at war with them. then with no retraction nothing. it has not been mentioned again. look at what is happening to our economy just on the news that he is leading. think! no one else seems to be. they are more worried about being pc."

People that vote for Obama are foolishly being duped is correct
He is a Muslum people!!!

Read his writings!
He wrote his beliefs!!

He believes what he wrote!!!

Yes, Americans will take race into the voting booth with them. Some will do it unconsciously, unaware of cultural biases that have shaped them. Others will do it consciously, either making a conscious decision to vote/not vote for candidate because of race, or deciding to vote/not vote for a candidate despite his race. Though none of us is born racist, you cannot grow up in America & be unaffected by pervasive social, politial and institutional racism, no matter what you believe about yourself. You can however make a conscious decision to vote for the person who best reflects your values and hopes and dreams for getting all of us through the economic and social ills of our times.

Many will not want to appear racist, so when asked by polsters who they will vote for, claim they will vote for the candidate whom is not of their race. It's called the "Bradley" effect.

I've paid attention to the folks who are attending the McCain/Palin rallies You see them everyday on TV in the crowd shots and behind the speaking platform. These are not the people I see everyday.
I look at the Obama rallies. That looks like my America.

Uh,just in case America needs reminding....I'll say it again. Barack is both black and white.Unless of course you're of that old antiquated mind-set which believes that
"Black blood mixed with any blood becomes "Black blood". And to them I say...CHANGE!

McCain is just your good ole boy politition, he can't even get it right with a talk show host, whats going to happen if he becomes president. Obama is sincere when he talks, has fluid direction when he speaks and has more to loose than any other person that has ever entered this race. If he becomes president, and screws up, he will push the black race back to the stone age,
if he succedes, he will abolish raceism as we know it.think about it, when you go vote, Vote using your Intelect, NOT your Emotions...

Race has never been an issue for me or anyone I know. Honesty, integrity, experience, and a practical plan are what matters. I was very disappointed to see the media and Mr. Obama continually make it an issue.Your very comments tonight and one sided report on robotic calls that closed with "Don't believe everything you hear" were so blantantly biased it is infuriating. At least report fairly!Mr. Obama can virtually say and do anything.I hardly call that racist!

The only racism I experience is affirmative action.

Let's face it, racism will exist in America until Jesus returns. I believe the majority of whites who vote for Obama will do it because at present, they are scared to death of what the Republicans might do for the next 4-8 years.I also believe that others would refuse to vote rather than vote for a black man. Now hear this! If God wants Obama in the White House he will be in the White House come hell or high water. Anyway,given all the current problems the country is having, I really wonder why anyone in his right mind would want the job.

People vote for all sorts of reasons. I heard this one couple said when asked who they would vote for, replied "We're voting for the..." well, you finish the sentence, in a very matter of fact way. I plan on voting for him too, because he is a person who values experience and intellect, something I consider more important than being experienced.

i don't know what a muslum is, and i'm not sure how being "muslum" equates to being a terrorist. i'm pretty sure white men do bad things too, so i'm missing the connection here. maybe larry with the supposed advanced degree can explain it to me, but his intelligence seems to far surpass mine. other than stating that he's ignorant, i have no clue what he's trying to say.

i'm voting for obama. i'm not black, but i'm also not a rich business owner. i don't trust a man who left his first wife because she was no longer a knock-out model when he returned home. mccain is going to use the middle class to get what he needs, and then abandon us just like bush has. obama might not be able to immediately stabilize our economy, but i do believe he will try and eventually succeed. white, black, or "muslum," he is by far the best candidate here. anyone voting based on color needs to get an education from some place other than larry's school and realize that this is 2008. stop being so petty. race is an issue for the uneducated few, and with the way some blacks will vote for obama because he's black, some whites will vote for mccain because he's white. it'll even out; it's no different than voting solely based on party affiliation.

Although there are those who will use race to choose the next president, most people I know only want a president who is qualified. Though I would like to think that Senator Obama is ready and able, the fact that he has so little experience makes me turn away from him.
Every four years the candidates make their promises and their ability to deliver depends on the cooperation of senators and members of the house of representives, which is what makes our government work because it is not a dictatorship. The one thing we could do to make it better is to make the senators and house of rep. members be elected from a balanced representation of careers which would hopefully bring a better representation of the American people and less of the upper class lawyer types. What would be wonderful would be the ability to elect women and men of integrity who voted for what was best for Americans rather than vote because of indebtedness to persons of influence which causes crooked politics.
I don't think politicians even care that Americans think politicians are crooks and cannot be trusted.
It really bothers me that some millionaires like Senator Biden who have loads of money do not donate but a pitance to help others while I give to causes all the time because I feel I am have enough to help others. Our net income as farmers ranges between $15,000 to $30,000 (and we hardly ever apply for farm subsidies). Come out and clean hog pens with me senator and I'll show you how an honest dollar is made.
I vote thanking God that I can and praying that the Lord will find some honest people who will serve. I do feel Sarah Palin is in that good minority, but I'm sure the media will dig until they find some real dirt or made up dirt on her too.

I suppose it depends on the company you normally keep. I am a 60 year old white grandmother. I work in the business world among reasonably well educated people of various races and creeds. My state has been Conservative territory for years, and I have noticed that the fear being perpetuated is mostly against Democrats and Liberals in general, not just Blacks or other minorities. As a Democrat, I face this prejudice all the time, though not perhaps to the extent that Barack does. People look askance and ask "Are you for socialism?", as if the KGB were bearing down on us all right this moment. It is really sad! As to race, for the more enlightened members of the American populace, role models such as General Colin Powell, Condoleeza Rice, and even actors like Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman have helped us to see the idiocy and evil of racial bigotry. I will vote for Barack Obama without the slightest qualm about the color of his skin. I am proud to vote for him.

Hey Larry Ramsey! I agree with My Name is Nobody,you definitely need some help fellow. Seek it!

I am left speechless with white racist ignorance and fear. but I think this one comment sums it up -

Let's face it, racism will exist in America until Jesus returns. I believe the majority of whites who vote for Obama will do it because at present, they are scared to death of what the Republicans might do for the next 4-8 years.I also believe that others would refuse to vote rather than vote for a black man. Now hear this! If God wants Obama in the White House he will be in the White House come hell or high water. Anyway,given all the current problems the country is having, I really wonder why anyone in his right mind would want the job.

There will be some for whom race will be an issue no doubt. I think a conservative African American , such as Colin Powell before his involvement in the decision to go into Iraq, would not be struggling in the polls as Obama has been. While I think for some race is an issue I think for more people it's about concerns that Obama may be too far to the left in his political beliefs. I think in most cases though the decision on who to vote for is more complex then just race . I think for some who are being impacted by the economy if they feel Obama has the better plan, message or vision for the economy his race will be irrelevent. I think McCain has his own barrier though in regards to his age.

Bradley effect happened more than 20 years ago.
from primary result in 2008, I don't think there is any bradley effect.
On the contrary, in many states, Obama outperformed the polls (VA, NC, IN, OR)
Only one exception was NH.
I wonder it is more to do with undecides. When clinton was choking in the restaurant in the interview, many undecides went to Hillary.
So, my guess is that if Obama touches 50 percent in the poll, he will win.
If he is ahead, but he is below 50 and the difference is not much, there is a chance that he might lose.

Everyone talks about people who won't vote for Obama because he is black, but I think that there will be many Republicans who vote for Obama who would never tell a pollster. Because of the difficult financial times, there will be a lot of party-changing once inside the voting booth.

I believe race will (unfortunately) still play a significant role in the election. I suspect that the polls showing Obama ahead are at least 5% inflated with people saying they are going to vote for him when they are not.

People lie all the time, particularly in surveys and polls.

Here are some definitions

Racism is one race having power over another race.

Americans that are black have no power as a race over any other race. therefore can not be racist.

Look it up or ask any sociologist.

However american that are blacks can be prejudice, bigot and discriminate in individual circumstance.

So stop calling black people racist there is no such thing.

Thought we were passed all that.Thanks to Senator Obama I guess we're not.
I suppose wanting to know about his connections to certain people (Raili Odinga)for example would probably be considered racism.

I think that what the entrenched right wing fears more than the color of Obama's skin is the fact that he threatens to take away their lock on power in this country, a hold they have jealously guarded for years, even electing an totally unqualified man for president twice rather than lose power. Obama represents the new, the unfamiliar, and a passing of the torch to a younger generation. I really believe his race is just a way they can try to deflect his powerful message and make people who should be for him be afraid.

I would like to say no, but I can't. I talk to a guy that is a Democrat, here in Tx that is rare, but he even had Kerry signs and Gore signs in his yard.
He asked me if I was going to vote for that Ngr, I said absolutely. His reply? I guess I'll have to too.

I agree three (also) with riggy and nobody my name. Larry needs help. Actually I think he needs to stop lying about having an advanced degree. He can't even spell.

He is just plain ignorant.

I suppose wanting to know about his connections to certain people (Raili Odinga)for example would probably be considered racism.
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That whole subject is BS. You know it, I know it. I don't call you a racist I call you a liar. Period Plain and simple, you are a jerk.

McCain is the best way to go-NObama will definately sell us out-look at the way he wants to pull the troops out-abortion-his house which was about given to him-all the money he has given to his cronies-how about Mr. Ayers-He is Muslim and the evil written about in the bible-beware people-we need someone that has fought for our country and knows what its like-NObama has not even been in service for our country except for the 143 days he has been in senate-WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE-your taxes will be going up and we will definately be in another recession deeper than our grandparents and parents went through-

I think the impact of race in this election may split the GOP in two. One half will be headed by the true conservatives and the other half headed by their less enlightened cohorts. Ignorance is becoming fashionable within the GOP and there are many intellectual conservatives who won't want to be a part of this GOP brand of populism and fear mongering.

Chris Buckley, George Will, Christopher Hitchens, Kathleen Parker, Mathew Dowd, Andrew Sullivan ... the list of the disenchanted continues to grow.

Yes, because... 1) They are voting for Obama because he is Black and they are too. 2)They want to prove that they personally, or that Americans are not racist. 3)They are racist against Blacks. All of which are totally stupid reasons to vote for anyone.

Thank God I beleive in a higher power of GOD.

And not the power of man.

What is meant to be will be.

Yes there will be a "change of guard" whether it's now with Obama, or in the future with another candidate. This is inevitable since the USA is rapidly becoming a more diverse country. But if McCain is elected President, there may be no future. Think WWIII.

I think race is stil big factor because
Mccain try to get vote camping with that kind of stratagy instead of explaining his agenda much.

The USA was born and developed with slavery, which bred deep currents of racial prejudice and prejudicial behavior. This will not be elliminated until we stop thinking categorically, as in black/white, good/evil, victory/defeat, for the war/against the war, for the troops/against the troops, patriot/traitor, pro-abortion/anti-abortion, and so on. If we specifically focus our educational system against categorical thinking, we may someday "overcome". Until then, voting for our most important leaders will remain blighted by racial prejudice.

I believe that Americans, as a whole, are wise enough to realize that intelligence and unflappability trump the race card. And frankly, I’m appalled at some of the cynically cruel 19th century beliefs regarding racism expressed in this blog.

Look, the race is back to being a two point race. and we have two more weeks to go.

I think Obama will lose this election thanks to people who want to see a seasoned senator like McCain lead the nation.

Obama wants to spread the wealth and he showed himself to be a manchurian candidate.

yes i think race is an issue 95+% of all blacks are supporting obama.

What a stupid question!!! You have humans of all races involved- of course there will some racism involved from all races. All middle class people no matter what race we are have a bigger concern and that is no matter who wins this election we are screwed!!!!! So please as journalist start asking questions like why don't we have better qualified people and people that are in the race for the good of the people instead of them and their rich friends. I personally would like to see a race between Hillary Clinton and Condaleeza Rice. I guess I am a sexist. Oh well- May GOD Help us all. We need it.

Look, there is very little chance of Obama becoming president.

Three reasons:
1. Obama does not have enough experience.
2. Obama is a classic leftist and people are now aware of his socialist "spread the wealth" thinking.
3. McCain is one republican who was built up by the same liberal/communist media since 2000.
4. I think Palin excited the right-wing base.
5. African-americans will vote democratic any way but some white voters may feel uncomfortable about Obama's ties to Rev. Wright and Louis Farrakhan.
6. Obama always over-polled against clinton and late-deciders went with Clinton.
7. Let us get real. To expect White America vote for a black guy while black America votes for their skin color.
8. I think the MSM will be crushed on Nov 5.

So what if most Black people are for Obama? Most Blacks are Democrats and he is the Democratic candidate! I