The economy is a wreck. In any other election cycle, the challenger (Obama) would be double digits ahead in polls. . . yet the race is close. Is race really an issue here?

Just a puzzler to consider: Historically, the incumbant party would be struggling with the economic bad news, yet the Republicans are staying neck and neck: the only difference from past cycles is Obama's ethnicity. Does racism still run that deep in the US?

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Yes, regrettably, racism does run deep.
No, it is not race, it is (please add your response)
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raves [-] by S² posted Sep 29, 2008 06:39PM GMTSeptember 29, 2008 18:39:06 (edited)

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Answered No, it is not race, it is (please add your response)
It's the fact that Obama wants to raise taxes and increase the size of government while the economy is down.
raves [-] by Palin For Dog Catcher 2012 posted Sep 24, 2008 08:20PM GMTSeptember 24, 2008 20:20:01

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Answered Yes, regrettably, racism does run deep.
And every exit poll had John Kerry winning by a landslide. This elections isn't close.

McSame and Palin-Drone are finished.
raves [-] Mark replied to Palin For Dog Catcher 2012 Sep 25, 2008 12:56PM GMTSeptember 25, 2008 12:56:58

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I certainly hope so. . . but I am not as confident as you seem to be. . .
raves [-] by Bub posted Sep 24, 2008 07:33PM GMTSeptember 24, 2008 19:33:59

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Answered No, it is not race, it is (please add your response)
the fact that more Younger people will vote for Obama and they have not been Polled on their cell phones.
raves [-] Mark replied to Bub Sep 25, 2008 12:57PM GMTSeptember 25, 2008 12:57:31

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Interesting point about telephone polling still being dependent upon land lines!!!
raves +1 [-] by HairlessKats Oversoul posted Sep 24, 2008 05:52PM GMTSeptember 24, 2008 17:52:45

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Answered Undecided
I dont think the polls are in any way accurately showing the true push twords Obama. You cant pass a news clip on the street, see a celeb gathering, or listen to even some republicans in congress without seeing the strong support for the democratic party this year after 8 nasty long years of Bush. If Obama doesnt win by a landslide I will have zero doubt in my mind that something at the voting booths is rigged and god forbid mccain would somehow come out ahead.... there will be a summer from hell to pay for it because america will rise up against the deceite.

Then again.... that may be exactly where we are headed according to some of the mathmatic 'predictor' programs on the net that run on keyword searches. Just depends..
raves [-] by Tom posted Sep 24, 2008 05:50PM GMTSeptember 24, 2008 17:50:50

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Answered Yes, regrettably, racism does run deep.
Racism does run deep, but the positive side would be if people get out and vote. I am hoping for sanity in numbers.
raves +1 [-] by Nevermore posted Sep 24, 2008 05:32PM GMTSeptember 24, 2008 17:32:24

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Answered Yes, regrettably, racism does run deep.
It is an issue. There are many democrats who don't even like McCain that much, but they're still going to vote for him because they don't want a black president.
raves [-] Mark replied to Nevermore Sep 24, 2008 05:35PM GMTSeptember 24, 2008 17:35:14

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Does this surprise you?
raves [-] Nevermore replied to Mark Sep 24, 2008 05:39PM GMTSeptember 24, 2008 17:39:37

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No, not a bit. It makes me very angry and sad, but not surprised.
raves [-] Mark replied to Nevermore Sep 24, 2008 05:40PM GMTSeptember 24, 2008 17:40:57

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I think I share those same emotions. . .

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