If an African American ran for president every election and the numbers were the same - yes.Originally Posted by JD7.62
Considering this is the first time in our history that an African American was on the presidential ballot, I am not surprised, or disapointed that he recieved the majority of black votes. I voted for him, and there was a part of me that was proud of the progress out country has made in terms of racial awareness and equality. Whites took over this country and have historically had all of the advantages. Blacks in our country have had to fight for everything. Segregation still legally existed until about 50 years ago. I can't imagine how some African Americans felt that lived through those oppressive times, that for the first time had the opportunity to vote for another African American.
I do think race played some role in this election, however, I don't think it is all negative. I don't think they were voting against McCain becuase he was white.
McCain revieved the majority of votes of people of 65 - did they discriminate based on age? I am sure many of them did because they felt they relate to him better.
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