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And you think there isn't at least an equal number that would vote for a former first lady just to prove they weren't sexist?
Worse yet, not only to prove they weren't sexist -- but perhaps some cheating spouses voting for her to alleviate their own guilt! Sounds like an advantage for her there.
I read the first page, but that's as far as I'm going to catch up, so here's my statement:
Maybe Ferraro is right. Obviously Obama wouldn't be where he is if he weren't black. I mean, he's lucky he's not the white spouse of a popular former president or, worse yet, the white son and namesake of a former president in an exceedingly wealthy and prestigious political family. If he had been either of those, he'd be effed in the a. Coattails, gift-wrapped political positions, and family wealth can be such detriments to one's political ceiling.
It's interesting that people consider being partially of African American descent an advantage in Barack Obama's run for the White House. It was not that long ago that it would have been considered an insurmountable obstacle!
I don't think most of Obama's supporters see his color, it's a shame those opposed to him keep trying to make such a huge issue out of it. Yes, he won Mississippi. That was expected. But Iowa? Sorry, it's NOT just a "race" thing this time out. I'm in freakin' Montana for God's sakes - everyone I know is excited about Obama's campaign. And no, we're not a bunch of clueless young people! Most of us are middle aged and raising our own "youth". And as far as the good old white boy politicians? We've had ENOUGH thanks.
Wow, what a wonderful post. I agree with EVERYTHING you posted especially about,"As far as the good old white boy politicians? We've had enough". Sassy
I said being a Black man, because you have quite a sizeable group of Whites who feel compelled to vote for a Black man in order to prove to themselves that they aren't "racist".
Your statement appears to be a contradiction:
If they're not racist, they have nothing to "prove."
If they are racist, they wouldn't vote for him.
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But I see your point now.
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