Am I the only one who noticed that this election has become about race?

Question

Am I the only one who feels like this election has become only about race? Don't gimme that crap about "I voted for *so and so* based on his issues" you voted for him because he was *black or white* admit it.

Answer 1

i agree babe. i noticed too.



yea i voted cuz hes white



obama should get his butt shot i hate the mofo

Answer 2

It sounds to me like you voted for someone because he was NOT black or white.



You are not the only one who feels that way. I assure you of this.



But if you take the time to do some research, you would find that the African-American turnout in this election was not unusually high.



Furthermore: it was the urban demographic that provided the most support for Obama. The urban demographic is also the most mixed demographic.



So, that would lead me to believe that his election was about the issues. Some people were more educated on them than others. Some chose to make their vote based on racism and religion. Some made it based on money. Some made it based upon issues and political concerns. I know this: Obama and McCain made their campaigns abotu the issues, and not about religion or race.



Therefore, if you cast a vote for McCain, and you do it for racist reasons: its a pointless action. Because McCain did not support racism.



What has become "all about race" is the rhetorical debate. Not the actual election.

Answer 3

Race has become a HUGE issue. But I do think that some people did vote on who was a better person. Maybe not a large percentage. But I know for a fact some did.

Besides America probably isn't ready to have a black person for president. people are still very racial, its just too bad that people can't get over the fact that there is black skin, and white skin. But we all should be treated with equality, and be judged on who the actual person is.

Yes this election is mostly about race!

Answer 4

I agree.

I think people became more interested in getting America out of the light for being a "melting pot". Somehow it seems like the election became commercialized and all about race, I mean, forget politics. Lets vote because he's black and the other guy is white! Not everyone feels the same way but I know there are certain people who are on each side of this argument. Don't get me wrong-- I would vote for whoever has the best platform but I am neither American or of age. I merely am observing from a third person's point of view.

Answer 5

I know that a lot of people did vote this way, but whoever you specifically are for, you should applaud those who voted because of issues not race. A lot of people would argue about what people like Martin Luther King Jr. have said but they have it wrong in what he wanted! He wanted a country where people completely ignore the color of others' skin and just see people for just people!



That is how I feel about it all and no matter which way the racism is coming from or going to, we should just start ignoring it!!

Answer 6

I don't agree. I know that there are many people who did vote based on race, but there are also many people who actually voted based on issues. This race has been very historical. There was a woman running and a man. But, it doesn't have much to do about race.

Answer 7

I for damn sure am concerned! Just as long as my loved ones aren't harmed and the children, and also the elderly then people can raise hell as much as they want despite whoever wins. I never looked forward to this election because everyone has turned it into a racial issue. After this let's look forward to Black Panthers, KKK, segregation and other race issues. The blacks are yelling, "My President is black!" The whites are yelling, "Let's assasinate the ******!" Vote McCain for President!" I actually blame Adam & Eve for biting that damn apple!! I pray for this world and the souls of all the sick and immature people who corrupt it....God bless.....

Answer 8

I think some people will think this way, and you are an example. And I saw Kim Kardashian on TV saying "vote for Abama, for change". What does she mean by change? A black president I wonder?

Having said that, I think that most people are smart enough to make the decision based on the real issues.

Answer 9

Yes-just listen to the reporters on CNN. They keep pointing out their surveys they take-stuff like "30% of white men voted for Obama-35% of white women voted for Obama"

If its not about race why are the major networks breaking the vote down by race?

Answer 10

Is this the reason that overwhelmingly even whites are voting for Obama? Maybe in states like Indiana, where the KKK had a HUGE stronghold and some southern states yes, race has been an issue among bigots, but not among people with open minds. Is this saying anything about what your noticed about yourself? I assume you own a mirror. You might try using it once in awhile. They really do work. No kidding!

Answer 11

Sorry, but you are way off!!! Only uneducated idiots like you are the ones that would think that!!! Have you not been awake these past 8 years and seen the mess we are in?? Why else do you think there is such a high voter turnout with this election!!!



I've voted republican all the time until this year, I voted for Obama based on issues and what I think is best for our country, trust me it's def not bc he is half black!!!!



Such Ignorance and stupidities!

Answer 12

yeah im not old enough to vote but i think that is true in some cases....

i hate it when students high school want to vote for Obama or McCain because of his "issues", they don't pay attention to what they are saying let alone what the teacher is saying.

as long as they look like you then they have your vote.



im not saying that everyone is like this but i know for a fact that some people are.

Answer 13

No, your not. Unfortunately the liberals are blinding everyone with so called "plots to discredit Obama" and "the Republicans have made race a factor." No, Obama made race a factor! McCain has not said one thing! Hey if all this stuff about tying Obama to radical people is a "plot to discredit him why not say the War on Terror is a "plot to discredit" Bush! Where is our country going!

Answer 14

Ive notice that alot of news reporter look very sad and saying we need we hard votes (not say to who but you know who they voted for and want to win). Yeah it about race now and im actually a little scared to see who will win either way.

Answer 15

You don't have much faith in the people of the United States.

True, there are many people who voted based on race, but don't assume that everybody did.

If everybody voted only for the President that matches their skin color than McCain would be ahead (don't forget, people with darker skin are called minorities for a reason.)

Answer 16

Well some of the returns are broken down by race, sex, financial postion on and on....



What's important is the fact that Americans have made their voices heard. Now we have to live with our choice. Let's work together and make President Obama the right choice that brings our great country back from the last 8 disaterous years.

Answer 17

Personally, I DID vote because of the issues. But I have noticed that all of the late night hosts and the comedians have made it about race. (If you haven't heard Carlos Mencia's jokes about Obama and the race card, it is worth watching.)



It has become about race, but unfortunately a lot of things in life have become about race. We lose sight of the big picture. Hopefully we can learn from our mistakes.

Answer 18

For the racists among us, anytime there are others of a different race involved, it becomes "about race" because that's the only perspective they have the capability to see. They will vote, and manage everything else in their lives accordingly.



For the rest of us, issues, experience, and capability and logic weigh into our perspectives and decisions.

Answer 19

No. Just because you're p!ssed that McCain is losing doesn't give you the right to say this. I mostly voted Obama because McCain picked a mentally challenged running mate. Also because the Iraq conflict should have never started, and rich people keep getting richer while poor people keep getting poorer.

Answer 20

A race to the white house.





Really, I think it has little to do about race. The only time it has to do about race is in the dirty south...where they don't care about the issues, but the skin color. Whereas the rest of the country really cares about the issues.

Answer 21

Some pimp cut me off in the supermarket parking lot. Looked at my face and said "voted for McCain, right?" Shoot, ain't got nothing to do with race, sister. Know what I'm sayin?

Answer 22

I think most people made it a black and white thing I can guarantee about 70% of these morons agree with half of the crap Obama has a stance on. Most people also vote for him because they think its defiance against society, and they can't form thoughts on their own.

Answer 23

No, this election has become very racial. But that doesnt mean everyone votes on someone based on black and white. Not everyone is racist that sums it up really.



"...It aint that black and white, it has an area the shade of grey"

Answer 24

No, I really did vote McCain based on issues. But it probably was about race for many people just not everybody.

Answer 25

Who knows? Even though there are many minorities in America - e.g. Hispanics, which is the biggest ethnic group, White-Europeans is still the dominant group in America. I think America got tired of the same unkept promisses that it so much longed for a CHANGE!! I'm still in disbelief, but hey, the MAJORITY spoke for itself.

Answer 26

this election actualy has alot to do with race & everyone knows tht cos obamas the first black man to run. i think your an asshole to assume people are just voting cos race.. this elections actually important considering our economy is f.uckedd up & bush ******* us over big time. sooo yeah i think people are actually are voting for them based on issues. you honestly need to growup if you plan on voting based on how someone looks, especially at this point

Answer 27

Your right. This entire election has become based on race, whether people like to admit it or not.

Answer 28

Well I'm white and I voted for a black man so that doesn't make much sense. I actually did care about the issues...I'm pretty sure you'd have to be very shallow or racist to vote based on color.

Answer 29

Sorry Hun,

Not everyone in America lives in your trailer park. :)



Congratulations on becoming an over-generalizing, uneducated Y!A User.





You do realize that America is not only made up of Black and White? Where do Chines, Mexican, Etc. people fit into your generalization?



You must be a Republican who is very upset with the Obama victory and would like to taint his win by your slander.



Go back to your dark hole. Nobody cares about your close-mindedness.

Answer 30

No, I will not admit it because it isn't true. Yes, I did think it was cool that a half black man was running for president. But to vote for him solely on that basis is absurd!

Answer 31

That is totally wrong and I think you should delete this post before you anger some people. Just because you decided to vote for a candidate because of the color of their skin, it doesn't mean everybody else has too.

Answer 32

Wow...are you ever blinded by racial issues. We can clearly see YOU would vote due to race. However, the same does not apply to sensible people who make sensible choices based on sensible information. Time to wake up, you`re late.

Answer 33

True story for today:



I live in a medium size town of 15,000. There was over a hundred waiting in line for our turn when Mr. Foster, an 87year old African-American, came out of the booth in his wheelchair, with tears in his eyes. He said he never dreamed he would live long enough to see a black man on the presidential ballot equal to a white man. I'm white female but I wanted to cry with him I was so touched.



I'm also sick of hearing about "the race card" but for the first time I really understood what it means to African Americans to reach equality on the highest levels -- or at least I'm trying to understand.

Answer 34

N , it is already being called the historic election :Make History, Vote"

Answer 35

No,maybe that's why you voted but not the rest of us.



Suddenly it becomes about race again when mccain is badly losing

Answer 36

I KNOW!

...like. ....its the truth though. there has been a bigger african american turnout this year...than in ANY presidental election so far.

...whats the reason..

hmm. i dont know..maybe cause there is a black person running. =]

and YES it has been about race from day one.

even oprah says shes voting for an african american...and you cant disagree with oprah

Answer 37

To everyone who is saying that white people wouldnt vote for obama if it was about race,

Well white people can be biased too!

I know white people that want him too win because hes black.

so there.

you guys are ignorant.

Answer 38

From what I've noticed this whole election, anyone who thinks that a McCain supporter is racist has no business going to the polls.

Answer 39

No i dont like obama cause he is a piece o' $hit i still wouldnt vote for him even if he was a white piece o' $hit

Answer 40

I didnt vote for anyone based on race. Not even a factor. Honestly....

Answer 41

YEAH RIGHT....I'm gonna elect someone to fix this country base on there race......have you seen what we've been through for the pass 8 years?...

Answer 42

VOTE BROWN jk jk jk i agree though its either black or white and if your in between sorry for ya! and if you don't vote black then you are a racist seriously do we really need to get down to this level???

Answer 43

Only? No way. I do think it has a lot to do with somethings and I do think many people, especially blacks, came out and voted more so than they would have if a white Democrat was running.



Sadly, you appear to be a sore loser and a racist.

Answer 44

not EVERYONE feels this way



i will say that MORE people ARE voting because they DONT want one or the other to win based on non political views SUCH AS RACE

Answer 45

That's mostly the reason

and the senates are changing Democrat cos most of the republicans are not for Palin.



It's raciest and sexist!



And people cant Deny it cos even the CNN News media brought this up.

Answer 46

Agree, at first you heard about the real issues then it turns to one being black and the other about being to old.

"Did you know that the longest job Obama held was at a law firm for 3 yrs.. and people want him to run America. Why....because he is black

Answer 47

Nope. CNN just showed the stats and only 20% of Americans said race played a part in their decision.

Any other excuses?

Answer 48

I did vote on issues.

Answer 49

Um, no.



Im not black. I make over $250,000 a year.



I didn't vote based off of race, I voted based off of CHANGE!



Change your stereotype?







Gosh...hope u all don't go into depression after Obama wins!

Answer 50

Yes the presidential race.

Answer 51

Sorry Sweetie. I can't admit that. I can admit that some have voted that way. But I refuse to lie to appease you.

Answer 52

Dude, it's totally true. The southern states (confederate) voted for the white guy.

Answer 53

I voted for Obama because I am a Democrat.

Answer 54

of course it's about race. watch the folks celebrate. like no other election before.

Answer 55

I do not agree with your statement. My vote was based on whom I felt more qualified. Sorry, but you are so off base on this one.

Answer 56

Anyone who thinks race, culture, religion, style, sexuality etc can ever be completely ignored is naive....and adorable. It is in our nature to "react" to differences. The only question or variable, is HOW we will react.

Answer 57

oh ya it's totally become about race. I really hate how some people are saying that obama is racist. He's black and white. It totally stupid

Answer 58

I voted for him cause he is the better person and because he has been called names and because he is the american dream!

Answer 59

I voted for Barr since he has a nice mustache. Obama has dumbo years and I don't care for McCain's smirk. You are right, I don't care about any issues, just appearances *sigh*.

Answer 60

many have noticed. my class turned into a uproar on who should win. race was frequently visited

Answer 61

What total garbage some people speak. According to your awesome mathematical skills then, there are more blacks in the USA than there are white when Obama takes this tonight.

Get real!!!

Answer 62

you're right in many cases, but it can't be proven on any individual because in this circumstance, two very different motives will have the same result whenever someone votes for either candidate.

Answer 63

Well, this is your thought and your own ignorance. I wouldn't want Obama to win just because he's black. I wouldn't want McCain to win just because he's white. Who cares about color.

Answer 64

not everyone.

but half the people i know are going for obama because he's black;

they want something new.



bs.

mccain '08 is so the way to go..

Answer 65

I think it has become more about race then the real issues.

Answer 66

No, I won't admit it.



Sorry, but that's just sad. I'm white, I'm liberal, I voted for Obama.



How is that about race?

Answer 67

well duh its all about race. i don't care about voting or anything political. it is about race though. many people want a black president so its not like aah Americans are raciest. all the old people that believe white guys are better will pick McCain because he is white....so yah...idk... i hate politics.

Answer 68

"Has become?" Please, it has been about race from day one! When you have over 97% of blacks voting black, what else can you call it?

Answer 69

i agree with you the only reason one canidate in my opinion which im entitled to got so far is for his race.

Answer 70

gee i voted for the one that i thought would do the job best. i don't care what color skin the person is wearing. man, woman, orange, red, blue, black, white, purple, yellow. as long as they can get the job done then please do the job.

Answer 71

This is a ridiculous statement and you are obviously small minded to even think such a thing.

Answer 72

no u arent. and when some ppl say "i only voted for him cuz he's black" they dont realize that is just as racist as saying that you ARENT voting for him cuz he is black.

Answer 73

you're right

he's black or white, depending on how you'd like to look at his genetics.

He will be the greeeeeeeeeeeatttttttttttest president.

so there

and I'm white

so there

Answer 74

Your avatar looks like a *****.





Obama is winning as of right

now by the way sweetheart.

(:

Answer 75

Hypocrite.



I don't feel that anyone in my area felt any true feeling about race.

Answer 76

you are completely wrong. people who did that, shame on them. and those who didn't, don't deserve this. black white, they just colors in the end actions are what matter.

Answer 77

no, i think that too.... and i'm not being racist but, all you Obama supporters out there..... i have a question for you... can you even name one thing that Obama has done for this country?











..... i thought so

Answer 78

that isn't true

a good portion of it is about race

but that isn't the only thing going into this election

Answer 79

mmm not for where I live



thats true definitely for some states, but not the entire country

Answer 80

Once Obama entered the race most of the long time politicians underestimated him and look what happened.

Answer 81

If you truly feel you are the ONLY one out of all of us, you couldn't be anymore wrong.

Answer 82

Most of us have known that from day 1.

Answer 83

i COMPLETELY agree with you. i can bet you anything most voters out there are voting only because of the racial background of the nominees

Answer 84

well first of all obama is part white his mother is white!

and maybe sum ppl did but not every1

Answer 85

Why does it matter!?



Its a FREE Country

Answer 86

r u flipin kidding me

r u watching the news?!

its talking all about why the majority of the

electoral votes have gone to obama

the issues that each canidate protect are what

make the people make up their minds on who they want to

win!

jeez wat r u on?

Answer 87

well obama is up almost 100 electorial votes so...

Answer 88

I did notice that alot of the redneck states voted for McCain

Answer 89

wrong, we are tired of race wars,we are all people, color of the skin should meen nothing today

Answer 90

No. Although 90% of African Americans are voting for Obama, this election is about much more than race.

And if you're too stupid to notice that then all I can say is wow.

Answer 91

hahahaha!! hows it feel to be instantly HATED by the internet community?

Answer 92

95%? reverse discrimination.

but don't say anything...you'll be a racist

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyvqhdllXgU

Answer 93

Nope. I am totally AGAINST socialism in any color.

Answer 94

you know how the news is they are making it about race i dont think the voters or candidates are!!

Answer 95

I take it you've been in a coma for the last two years? It's always been about race.



ADDENDUM



"For the rest of us, issues, experience, and capability and logic weigh into our perspectives and decisions."



Not so, based on the returns I see.

Answer 96

Uhh, no. I have not noticed that. I think it's just you.

Answer 97

i disagree wit u.......... maybe u r racist!

im black and i voted for mCcain........ u sound silly miss

Answer 98

Clinton should be winning right now.....then it would have been about gender

Answer 99

yes IM SICK OF THE ELECTION JUST PICK A PRESIDENT ALREADY

Answer 100

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Answer 101

It definitely hasn't. Looking at the map right now Obama's likely to win. If it was racial McCain would be winning by a landslide.

Answer 102

Its not about race. Its about Economy and the crisis we are in. I voted for Obama. So HA!

Answer 103

Its a Presidential RACE.

Answer 104

Wow. Good thing you are so clever. That means that no white people voted for Obama? You are delusional.

Answer 105

nope..im white and i voted for obama and i really think he will cause america greatness

Answer 106

no. you're not the only one. I have noticed too, and I can't even vote yet.

Answer 107

thats nit truw.. it doesent matter wut shade of skin color u r its about issues and how to resolve them

Answer 108

i knew already

Answer 109

You just mad because Obama is winning and won Pennslyvannia

Answer 110

nice to see some one come out of the cave more often

Answer 111

just the fact of u askin this question makes u racist

Answer 112

I think you are the only one that noticed your absurd simpleton perspective.

Answer 113

er wow i haven't noticed that wtf why would we vote because of race?!?!? sounds really stupid

Answer 114

ur being silly...



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Answer 115

you should be ashamed of what you are saying!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 116

Heck no! You sound REALLY racist! : (

Answer 117

i think its the change that they are going to make is what counts.

Answer 118

that is true most people just voted because they wanted a black president. but hes half white too... but what ever it is about race.

Answer 119

I disagree with your message.

Answer 120

yeah presidential race!

Answer 121

yeah. i voted for Mccain for that reason...

Answer 122

No your not the only retard that knows that.

Answer 123

I think you're the racist here.

Answer 124

Sorry, but that is not true at all.

Answer 125

You people have made it about race with your nasty comments.

No one else.

Answer 126

DUHHHH!!!!

Answer 127

wrong.

Answer 128

true

Answer 129

I am glad you notice

Answer 130

I don't agree with you at all.

Answer 131

who cares? WHAT ARE YOU GUNNA DO ABOUT IT?!?