So why did the democrats get behind a muslim for their prez. nominee?

Question

So why did the democrats get behind a muslim for their prez. nominee?

Answer 1

That's the best they could come up with.

Answer 2

first of all he's not a muslim, and second of all why would that even matter

Answer 3

Because most people went with the power play regardless of how well Obama could do against McCain.

Answer 4

i'm sure most of them think it's cool

great huh ?

sounds more like a sleigh ride to h**l

Answer 5

Why did the republicans get behind a Bush clone?

See Lawyer X for the "Best Answer"

Answer 6

How badly did republicans have to f up for the democratic frontrunners to be a woman and black man named Barack Hussein Obama?

The nation wants change and the democrats recognized that.

Answer 7

Because the "born again christian, compassionate conservative", is killing this country.  We are in desperate need of a change.

Answer 8

obama is a christian

Answer 9

Obama is a christian, NOT a muslim. He was born to non-religious parents, but convereted to christianity. He has described his father, Barak Obama senior, as "raised a Muslim," but a "confirmed atheist". This is probably the source of this rumour.

Answer 10

no clueee, what the heck is america coming to.

gooo mccainnnn lol (;

Answer 11

What country are you referring to? I know the American democratic nominee is Senator Obama.who was born,and remains a Christian !

Answer 12

...they lack choices.    Democrats today are not the democrats that were once respected.

Answer 13

A better question:  Why do some Republicans use lies and religious bigotry to advance the cause of defeating Obama?  Answer:  Because otherwise they'd have to defend the failed policies of the Bush administration that McCain consistently supported.