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Do you think that there are many people who publicly claim to adamantly support McCain, but then, when they're alone in the voting booth (or at their kitchen table with their mail-in ballot), will actually vote for Obama because they know deep down that he is the best choice for themselves and our country?
I'm not necessarily talking about the Bradley effect or the reverse-Bradley effect. I'm not referring to racists or closet racists or non-racists or anything like that.
I'm referring more to these voters ultimately voting for Obama (even though they currently claim to be adamant McCain supporters) because once they're in that voting booth, they'll take the issues into consideration - the economy, healthcare, the war, taxes, education, etc - along with the temperaments and convictions of the candidates, along with the health and well-being of their families and fellow countrymen, for one final time, and they'll (possibly even begrudgingly) cast their vote for Obama, because deep down they know he is a far better choice than McCain.
If someone is supporting the unpopular candidate, then they have done their own research and not attracted to the sh** like the rest of the flies in society. They understand that there is no need to be "cool" and willing to stand by their vote, even if its unpopular.
This is a great question. But why isn't it the reverse Bradley effect? Are you just trying to avoid another racism back-and-forth discussion?
Because I think that there are areas of the country where the reverse Bradley effect may be strong. I haven't bought the Bradley effect in general, however. In fact you see a ton of people here on C-D saing things like "I just don't trust Obama." How hard is it to come up with a reason to hide racism?
However, there are probably many areas where it is just unacceptable to many to show support for Barack. There may be many whites in the south who are hiding their support. Or at least not showing their support for the Dem candidate.
I think it will be the opposite. It's the "cool" thing nowadays to be in love with Obama... Many fear the extent of Obama's liberalism, but they won't say it in public.
Where I live, it is not popular to support Obama. Every now and then, I have a friend tell me, confidentially, that he is voting for Obama but can't say it out loud because of the preponderance of Evangelical Christians and Republicans in our area who are supporting McCain/Palin. I believe in areas like where I live (Abilene, Texas), there is a possibility of this happening. I am anxious to see how it all plays out.
Forgive me, but I think I'm perfectly capable of deciding for myself who is best for the country, that's what this whole voting thing is about. And, I think like the above poster, that it will be the reverse and most people who are undecided will vote for McCain in the booth.
Where I live, it is not popular to support Obama. Every now and then, I have a friend tell me, confidentially, that he is voting for Obama but can't say it out loud because of the preponderance of Evangelical Christians and Republicans in our area who are supporting McCain/Palin. I believe in areas like where I live (Abilene, Texas), there is a possibility of this happening. I am anxious to see how it all plays out.
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