How will Obama win election if majority of voters are White?

Question

my dad says on election day the white people will wake up & realize that noway in h**l will they allow a non full white man to run the country & they will flood the voter booths in support of McCain.

he says its not a racist issue on the outside but it just comes down to the inner white pride. basically everyone supports their own.you agree with my pops?

Answer 1

Most white people in this country do not have a problem with a black person in a position of power, and the ones that do were going to vote Republican anyway.

It IS racist to say that all white people have "white pride" and only want white presidents. I am white, and the idea of McCain as president disturbs me, to say the least. McCain is not "my own." If there were a pro-choice, pro-education, pro-civil liberties, pro-democracy person running for president, that is "my own."

Answer 2

Not a bit. Obama shouldn't win because he wouldn't help the country. Frankly, I'm sick of the race stuff, either way. It's ridiculous.

I'm not voting for McCain either, I don't care what color they are. I think people that feel the way you do are very few, although you get way too much attention.

Answer 3

I think Obama symbolizes change and what do americans want; CHANGE. I think other than the deep south the color thing has become indifferent. If thats how your pops feels, tell him to see the stadiums Obama has filled, who is in there.

A majority of white pple!

He is dead wrong unless you are deep in the south than yes, pple will vote for their 'color'

I think Obama has blown ur pop's 'kinship theory' out

Answer 4

i live in canada but this is my idea. pretty well all the african americans are going to vote for him. then alot of people from another race like chinese etc will because it is someone other than a white person. then there will still be alot of white people that think an african american president would be good. so considering a the african american votes, other races and white peoples votes he may win.

Answer 5

well sorry 2 burst your bubble but WE dont decide who will become persident, they just make us think that.

The goverment has this thing called the ELECTORAL COLLEGE, there the ones who decide who will be president if mcain has lets say 1/4 of the votes and Obama has 3/4 of votes they can make mcain president.

I want Obama 2 win

Answer 6

Your dad is a racist. He is in the minority now. Most Americans judge people by their accomplishments, not by tehe color of their skin. Your dad is a Neanderthal. Shame on him.

Answer 7

Not at all. Race has nothing to do with it. Your father is from a different era he still thinks we are living in the civil rights era.

Answer 8

Because whites have become self-righteous, and discrimination now exists against whites more than blacks.

If McCain starts using black shoe polish for makeup, he could stand a better chance of getting elected.

Answer 9

ur dad is g*y! and a sissy tell him to roll up on L.A and go through black people hang out or asians or mexicans he will poo himself dawg... you white poeple are so ignorant homie yall need to wake da h**l up ye diggggg but still u guys are homoz i only roll wit visible minorites that aint white soon we gon take ova son.... OBAMA 08! GO VISIBLE MINORITES GO BLACKZ ASIANZ MEXICANOZ

Answer 10

that's not true in this election

sorry about your luck *:)

Answer 11

I think you dad is really ignorant for saying something like that, He must not be very educated. I'm a black female women and I am voting for Obama because he is very educated, speaks well to the public, knows that america needs and is ready for a change. That's why I'm voting for him not because he is a black man, but for what he's talking about he's a really intelligent person it's doesn't matter about the color of your skin. America can't keep going on like this losing jobs, homes, gas prices, food, education, you name it. McCain is to old for one, he reminds me of another Bush, he is also a Republican and I'm a Democratic. Now Bill Clinton was a white man and I loved him America didn't have all these issues when he was in office. Bottom line tell your dad wake up AMERICA IS READY FOR A CHANGE. 2009 New President of the United States OBAMA .  

Answer 12

Not really, I don't think the masses of America will be moved to leave the tv and go vote, just because a black man is about to become president. I really don't think this country is that racist anymore, and we're still way to apathetic about politics!

Answer 13

Your pops is a ignorant raciest.  I just hope there are more open minded accepting true Americans and less like your pops.

Answer 14

I don't think Obama would have had a chance 20 or 30 years ago, but I don't think most people care about race anymore.  Those that do care are mostly in the south, and they all vote Republican anyway.  I'm Jewish and would certainly like to see a Jewish president one day, but I always hated Joe Lieberman and was sorry that I was forced to vote for him for Vice President when I voted for Al Gore.

He could still have a point, because the small percentage of people who won't vote for a black person might be enough to affect things in states that are close.  However, it might be counteracted by all of the black people who are registering and will overwhelmingly vote for Obama.  I have no doubt that Obama will win the election, just as Gore won in 2000 and Kerry won in 2004.  The real issue is whether McCain will be able to steal the election like Bush did the last 2 times.  Obama needs to get an overwhelming majority so that McCain can't steal enough votes to win.

Answer 15

If everyone "supported their own" than why are white people aganist Bush? And why did Martin Luther King disapprove of Malcom X? Voting for Obama or McCain should not be about race it should be about who would support our country. I don't agree with your Father at all.  

Answer 16

He's an enlightened being from another planet. He has the ability to control your thoughts. He made you think of posting this question and he made me think of answering it. He can make us vote. Right now he's covering his tracks by making the poll numbers lower than they are.  

Answer 17

Why does it always have to be racist?  There are white voters voting for him because they like the way he thinks.  However I am not one of them.  But I am not voting for McCain because Obama is not white.  That is stupid.  If you can not look beyond skin you don't deserve the right to vote!

Answer 18

True for the most part, but I'm white, and I'm voting for Obama...skin doesn't mean caca to me, it's the qualities of the candidates that matters. You should've actually asked "What are the odds the Republican VP nominee will be a WHITE MALE?"  I'll bet that'll set off a few car alarms in your neighborhood.  Republicans are always the same loaf of bread, you always know what you're buying into, and gettin out of.  

Answer 19

I strongly disagree. Barack Obama is half black and half white, the perfect combination to represent the American people. Besides that, he took every opportunity available to him to become educated and he worked hard to make the world as it should be. When I vote for Barack Obama, I will be voting for the man, not for any particular race.

Answer 20

I think 9/11 didn't just make people afraid, it made people start to pay attention to facts and details.  Hillary Clinton was favored to win at first -a woman- and that was mainly because of her position in congress and having been first lady, and the fact that she was running gave her a real chance at it, and she generated a lot of attention.  But what got Barack Obama to emerge from behind and take the lead and then capture the Americans in VAST VAST NUMBERS OF PEOPLE, was that he was closest to telling the truth, most accurate when it comes to the facts and specifics.  And everyone in that crowd has a much closer idea of those facts, which deeply contradict the picture painted by the Bush Administration and the McCain campaign.  You watch the Republican Convention, it's going to sound like a fantasy world compared to the reality Obama presents.  Most people in America, according to polling, will vote for Barack Obama.  Not because of his race, but because he's honest.

Answer 21

Maybe because we aren't as prejudiced of a country as we used to be?

Not to mention Obama is captivating when he speaks and McCain can barely say 5 words without almost dying cuz he's so old.

Answer 22

Sadly, your Dad is half right! There is some remnant of racism in our Country (and other Countries as well) and it is not just with white people. But I think that Americans have matured enough to appreciate a person's quality regardless of their Race or Gender. The Nomination of Obama is a good indicator. And as I said before, Black Americans have been cleaning White Americans messy houses for about three centuries so it is only poetic justice that we need a Black American to clean up our very messy National house!

Answer 23

Race has NOTHING to do with it. Maybe the beliefs...but NOT race. White people these days should not take the blame for the actions of the white people before 1968. People will choose who they want based on the beliefs and values. We'll see.....

Answer 24

Obama, his supporters, and the media should stop whining about this and learn some history.

No Democratic candidate has carried a majority of the white vote since Lyndon Johnson in 1964.

All those other guys who lost were Northern liberals, as best I can remember.

The only two Democrats elected since then were Southern moderates.

Maybe if the Democrats stopped nominating liberal elitists, they might win.

Maybe it's not race????

Now, have you got anything else to say?

Please pass this on to your Dad.

Answer 25

No, I am a McCain supporter but your father is most likely wrong because Osama Obama says exactly what the college age, the teachers and poor people want to hear so they will vote for him for sure plus Osama Obama also has the majority of Hollywood voting for him so then you have all the trash magazine readers voting for Osama Obama

Sorry but we should all prepare ourselves for Osama Obama as the next President

I hope I am wrong about Osama Obama but there is something about him I just don't trust ~ something to do w/ his "I can't spit it out but I am the man attitude"  he drives me crazy for some reason

Honestly I hope your father is correct just for the record

I would have been soooo happy if Rudy Gulliano was the next President but that is just me

Hmmm

Osama  Bin LaDEN and

Obama&BI DEN HMMM STRANGE

Answer 26

Sadly, There is alot of truth to what your dad is saying.  20% of Pennsylvanians polled admitted they would never vote  for a black man for president, this is not Mississippi, but PA.  And these are the people who admit it.  

Answer 27

Your dad is a racist whacko.

My state (Massachusetts) is 87% white and I will bet you both of my testicles that Obama will carry this state. h**l, I'm white, and will be voting for Obama.

Answer 28

Your question makes me want to cry.  I say that because it's indicative of the problem of this country.  How can one say that one isn't racist and make a statement like that?  I fear for all the damage that your father has done to you emotionally, physcologically, and intellectually.  I do see a glimmer of hope though.  If you are smart enough to question what your biological material donor has said then maybe there is hope for you.  I hope you saw the speech tonight.  If not down load it and watch it.  Listen to message that the man delivers and realize that this country has a problem and the color of a man's skin is as important as the color of his hair.  Read quality literature on everything you can get you hands on and learn to forgive those that can't see past simpleness- including your Dad.  Have the courage and strength to do what you know is right and understand that some people talk while others do.  Become the latter.  Regardless of the color of the man skin that wins this election this country has been going in the wrong direction for far too long.  We do need change.  And it appears that he's one to try and bring it.  But you concern yourself with a favor more relevant task of education.  Maybe one day we'll be writing about you running for President.  Good luck and read.

Answer 29

A lot will vote based on race.  Hopefully more people with sense will vote than race based voters so we can keep that idiot out of the white house!

Answer 30

Your pops is racist. I dont care what he says he is. i hate Obama but not for racist reasons. For real reasons that i can back up with facts. Your father just assumes. And most ppl dont judge based on race

Answer 31

No, your dad is a bigot.

It was once said that a catholic would never be in the White House...but then came JFK.

Obama and Biden will win...and the US will be much better for it.