White racist voters

This whole argument just drives me crazy. So much for transcending race or the post-racial candidate. Race is as big as an issue as any in this current campaign. According to the linked article, if Hillary Clinton says she's "more electable" that is some kind of secret code for "I'm more electable because I am white". This is such and complete and utter bullshit. Why is the fact that 90% of blacks are voting for the black candidate not considered racist? I guess the black people are only voting for Obama because they have an indepth understanding of his policies as they compare to Hillary. I am sure that their vote has nothing at all to do wtih the fact that the candidate is black. They didn't even know that he was black in this post-racial world we live in. They must be much smarter than white people who are only voting for the white candidate. If white working class voters are turning out for Hillary, well it's just common sense that it must be racism at play?

Never mind all of the other issues that might make those voters support Hillary. Maybe those voters have a problem with all of the anti-American issues surrounding Obama from the flag pin, to his wife's opinion that she wasn't proud of her country until her husband won some primaries, to the fact that he was a member of a church for 20 years that preached God Damn America, US of the KKK A, and says that AIDS and drugs were a government conspiracy to hurt the black community. Maybe they have a problem voting for a candidate who condescends to explain that their "bitterness" is the reason they cling to God, guns and antipathy for people who aren't like them.

Maybe they want to support a candidate that they feel will best represent them and their interest. Whether you agree or disagree that the summer gasoline tax is pandering or not, many people are taking a huge hit at the pumps and would prefer a candidate that is trying to address this issue and bring some relief even if it's small and not a long term solution.

I am sure that there are a small minority of white voters who will not vote for the black candidate regardless of the issues. I also am sure that there is a small minority of black voters that will not vote for the white candidate regardless of the issues. Acting like one candidate's supporters transcend race and the other candidate's supporters are racist is a complete distortion of reality.

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No one in my family, (mine and in-laws), over forty five would ever vote for a black man. Just won't happen.

They'd also vote for a yella dog before voting for a woman. A woman who is man enough to run for president is too butch, a feminine woman wouldn't be strong enough....so there ya go, nice double edged sword to cut off the head of the country.

And their votes count as much as anyone else's. To the chagrin of most Dems.

This whole argument just drives me crazy. So much for transcending race or the post-racial candidate.

I agree.

There is a candidate with no experience, questionable alliances, and a condescending attitude towards the working class, and it is obvious, to some, that the only reason to vote against him would be racism.

It's ridiculous.

I am sure that there are a small minority of white voters who will not vote for the black candidate regardless of the issues.

As Tova said there is.

I also am sure that there is a small minority of black voters that will not vote for the white candidate regardless of the issues.

Not if a black man is running, perhaps.

Acting like one candidate's supporters transcend race and the other candidate's supporters are racist is a complete distortion of reality.

In a race where neither candidate actually openly supports racism it would be a distortion. But in a race where the "race-transcending" candidate is actually known for his racist mentor, it's a lie.

No one in my family, (mine and in-laws), over forty five would ever vote for a black man. Just won't happen.

They'd also vote for a yella dog before voting for a woman. A woman who is man enough to run for president is too butch, a feminine woman wouldn't be strong enough....so there ya go, nice double edged sword to cut off the head of the country.

Most of the 'adults' (read: old people) in my family would say the same.

But wait . . . are you saying Obama's BLACK?

And Hillary's a WOMAN?!?!?!?!?!?

I had no idea.

You just wrote that because you're a racist.

Eh, I'm not really racist. NASCAR just doesn't do it for me.

~Zoo

Obama is black??? He sure fooled me.

Just a question. If race shouldn't be an issue, why do you care if black people vote for a black candidate?

And their votes count as much as anyone else's. To the chagrin of most Dems.

And there's the rub after reading some condescending comments about the "old people" voting for Hillary in Penn. (not on this site). They were upset to realize those old people's votes count too, even when they're not voting for your candidate.

I'm glad you get it.

Most of the 'adults' (read: old people) in my family would say the same.

Just some more of those "typical white people".

You just wrote that because you're a racist.

No, only white people can be racist, didn't you know that?

Eh, I'm not really racist. NASCAR just doesn't do it for me.

Are you racial stereotyping, zoo?

Just a question. If race shouldn't be an issue, why do you care if black people vote for a black candidate?

I don't care who votes for who, I just think you can't have it both ways. You can't say that white voters who vote for the white candidate are ONLY voting on the race issue and racist and not say the same thing about the black voters who vote for the black candidate.

But wait . . . are you saying Obama's BLACK?

And Hillary's a WOMAN?!?!?!?!?!?

No silly!

Barack is a woman, Hillary is black. shesh.

Regardless of who wins this summer, and who wins in November, I want you to remember this. And see how easily the politically correct culture that Clinton indeed used to his (note not her) advantage in the 90s is now being used against Hillary.

As Tova notes, there are some that will not vote for a black (Catholic, Mormon, Jew, Asian, etc.) regardless. But they transcend party lines (many are still dyed in the wool democrats because their parents were - and they love the thought of a free lunch). So the next time you hear the DNC calling the republicans racist, just remember. 3 fingers are pointing at the accuser.

Just as 3 fingers are pointing at the author of that hit piece you linked to. Those who protest loudest are usually the most guilty.

No silly!

Barack is a woman, Hillary is black. shesh.

Whew. Thanks for sorting me out there. I was confused for a minute.

Are you racial stereotyping, zoo?

Oh...racial? No...I was "racing" stereotyping.

~Zoo

haven't you figured it out yet it/'s only a racist thing if WHITE people do it. If blacks do the same exact thing, it's called support!

I don't see the problem here. Whites gave Obama the key to the liquor cabinet in Iowa, now their angry he invited all his black friends over for a party, and they (the whites) decide now they don't like rap music? Silly people. If they had any black friends they would know, you’re never really in the club 100%, even if you know the secret handshakes. This time the cool kids get what they ask for, even if they don't understand the whole deal. Just tools, just don’t know it.

91% of the balck vote wont win the general election for Obamessiah... he'll need the help of all the bitter white people Excuse me while I cling to my guns and religion.

LOL! Some of you are very funny! Don't you know that it doesn't matter who is running....McCain already has it in the can?! Now is that racist or what? Or is that gender bashing? or wait, hmmm, I'm confused!!

No silly! Barack is a woman, Hillary is black. shesh. Whew. Thanks for sorting me out there. I was confused for a minute.

LOL! So glad that's clear! I keep forgetting which one is the man! Now that's gender bashing!

Silly people. If they had any black friends they would know, you’re never really in the club 100%, even if you know the secret handshakes.

Wait a minute...we can cover that...just be MY friend...we've got you covered.... Now that's not even funny anymore.....let me take my corny jokes and put my baby to bed!lol!

McCain already has it in the can?!

Yea, but how many votes are cast from the bathroom?

Interesting thing.

Talking with Pervy McPervington, my annoying-ass roommate earlier today, about the Obama/Clinton sitch.

His words? 'I don't want Obama as president.'

'Why?' I query.

I replies, 'I don't want a black guy as president.'

I answer, 'That's the most racist thing I've heard today.'

He had the balls to respond, 'No, I'm not racist. I just don't want any nigger running our country.'

WTF.

He then proceeded to tell me that he hopes Hillary wins because he wants to assassinate her.

I swear, I could kill him and no jury in the world would convict me.

I replies, 'I don't want a black guy as president.'

I answer, 'That's the most racist thing I've heard today.'

He had the balls to respond, 'No, I'm not racist. I just don't want any nigger running our country.'

Yea, I had room mates like that in college as well. - In a supposedly liberal northern state.

As I have said before, this is what the Obama campaign (and possible administration) will be about.

If you disagree with him: RACIST

If you don't vote for him: RACIST

If you don't want his policies: RACIST

1) A conniving, lying, power-mad bitch who would lead us into socialism on a large scale.
2) A dumb, inexperienced, half-black with a scary name that reminds us of terrorists.
3) A wrinkly old white guy, meet the new boss, same as the old boss...

Choose the lesser of three evils.

Heh, I will say this though, no matter who gets the Democratic nomination, the members of the losing camp are gonna be crying 'disenfranchisement' and 'we were cheated' no matter what. The only thing enjoyable about the entire fiasco is watching the Democratic party eat itself.

Yes, that's quite enjoyable...and if we're lucky, might even lead to a PERMANENT schism, providing us forevermore with a three-party system. (Sorry, libertarians, you've been trying for decades and made few inroads. And considering what I've learned about one of our 'leading' libertarian posters here, I'll NEVER vote for a Libertarian candidate, they don't vet ((ie: check their background)) them at all.)

Hillary should run as an independent...that'll work. wink wink,

Nah, Obama is going to pick her for VP. wink. wink.

She doesn't have the humility to accept the #2 spot. Obama might, though...

Nah, Obama is going to pick her for VP. wink. wink.

Dont think so. Does she really want to be the John Edwards in 12?

If she's smart she'd take VP. If the Dems win or lose in Nov. it's her only shot at the number one spot in 12 or 16. Like it or not the Dems are stuck with Obama in 08.

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If you're white and you don't vote for Obama, you must be racist