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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: "Will Americans overlook their deeply held conviction that he’s a jerk?" [View all]itaest
(26 posts)27. While there are very racist white people (there are black racist too)
in certain places, like the backwoods of Kentucky, Indiana, and those little towns in the red states, a majority of Americans today, even those that may have discriminating ideas or thoughts at times, they feel deep down that America has to move forward and accept a black president. Being racist is just shameful in the year 2012, and it is only accepted in certain places of the country where the Tea Baggers live.
Racism will have an effect in this elections but will not be definitive and cancel out with the large number of African Americans that are expected to vote for Obama.
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babylonsister
May 2012
OP
Exactly. Not only does he look like the guy who laid off your dad--he actually did. nt
SunSeeker
May 2012
#49
You're right as long as you're talking about the average ignorant wingnut.
Jackpine Radical
May 2012
#8
Basically, ever since the GOP became emboldened by the success of Nixon's "Southern Strategy",
Iceberg Louie
May 2012
#48
Wonder if the Dems would fold again - sure hope the people would be in the streets.
polichick
May 2012
#31
Yeah, well I sure can't wait to hear from the five people for whom Mitt has performed a kindness.
bluesbassman
May 2012
#33
What's funny is that he doesn't even realize that those locations would be a problem!
Chemisse
May 2012
#42
Great article, but... if. I. see. One. More. Sentence. Written. Like. This. I. Will...
wakemewhenitsover
May 2012
#34