Interactive Graphic: Swing States on the 2008 Electoral Map

Some people are calling Obama a black man. Well he is not only black. He is white too. His mother was white. He is just as much white as he is black. But a LOT of people base him around black man. I think people are being too racist about everything.

McCain is Exactly Like President Bush. Do we want that again?
Vote Obama!!

I hate to do this but I agree with anglfir. Its amazing how we are looking at it as White Vs. Black. Instead of hearing what each candidate has to offer. Its amazing when I am told by McCain supporters that I am only voting for Obama because he is Black. (by the way im hispanic) I think that it is the most ignorant thing anyone can say. But then makes me wonder if you think im voting for Obama because he is black, are you voting for McCain because he is White and not voting for Obama because he is black. Its just frustrating to think that America was becoming color blind until this election. Its also funny to hear those same supporters state "well all the black people are voting for Obama". Another ignorant response. Isn't the reason for the whole election process is to vote for someone you can relate to and who's views you believe in. Also if im not mistaken during every previous presidential campain, didnt all the candidates want to get the votes for Blacks, Hspanics and other non-white races. So now that Obama is going to receive the majority of black votes its wrong because he himself is Black.
For Mickey50978.....what makes you think its not about Race. I appreciate the fact that you are looking at it at who is more qualified then the other person. Which is what we should do. But for the vast majority of people who are voting it is an issue of skin. Look at the attempts at Obama's life already and he is not even president yet. I haven't heard about any assasination attempts at McCain. Also the comments that Obama is a terrorist. What sense does that make. So you, a regular joe, know he is a terrorist but our own Government doesn't. I just hope people go out and make the right choice for the right reason. Vote for McCain. Vote for Obama. But make sure your doing it because of what each candidate brings to the table. Not because of what they look like on the outside.

I hate to do this but I agree with anglfir. Its amazing how we are looking at it as White Vs. Black. Instead of hearing what each candidate has to offer. Its amazing when I am told by McCain supporters that I am only voting for Obama because he is Black. (by the way im hispanic) I think that it is the most ignorant thing anyone can say. But then makes me wonder if you think im voting for Obama because he is black, are you voting for McCain because he is White and not voting for Obama because he is black. Its just frustrating to think that America was becoming color blind until this election. Its also funny to hear those same supporters state "well all the black people are voting for Obama". Another ignorant response. Isn't the reason for the whole election process is to vote for someone you can relate to and who's views you believe in. Also if im not mistaken during every previous presidential campain, didnt all the candidates want to get the votes for Blacks, Hspanics and other non-white races. So now that Obama is going to receive the majority of black votes its wrong because he himself is Black.
For Mickey50978.....what makes you think its not about Race. I appreciate the fact that you are looking at it at who is more qualified then the other person. Which is what we should do. But for the vast majority of people who are voting it is an issue of skin. Look at the attempts at Obama's life already and he is not even president yet. I haven't heard about any assasination attempts at McCain. Also the comments that Obama is a terrorist. What sense does that make. So you, a regular joe, know he is a terrorist but our own Government doesn't. I just hope people go out and make the right choice for the right reason. Vote for McCain. Vote for Obama. But make sure your doing it because of what each candidate brings to the table. Not because of what they look like on the outside.

I guess what I'm really scared about is... Riots... Riots if Obama wins and Riots if he looses... What Kind of example are we trying to show our next generation. Especially in Chicago. Stores are planning on closing early, I mean their is people that are genuinely scared. What about the KKK, if Obama win's I know for a fact they have something planned and the people they caught the other day were just bate, and the real masterminds are still at work. Everyone was brought here. So we are all illegals in some way shape or form. Why can't people understand that. God help us...

That old saying, "Be careful what you wish for"....Well, be careful what you VOTE for. Because all you that vote for Obama, if he wins what we are in for is HELL. Mark my word and remember this day. It will go down as a day you will not forget and it will not be a day you remember because you like it!!

What ever happened to the old saying. Guilty by association!!!!

Hey KarinK675 I have already cast my vote this morning and it was for the all American McCain, so sorry, your links to Obama are a little too late. I really cannot believe that some people are still brainwashed and blind....how can you not see Obama for what he truly is? geez!

A fresh, unmolested mind? You think Obama has a fresh, unmolested mind? Yeah, right. I'm not voting for him because he wants to make America like all the other countries of the world, and I want America to be different--a safe haven for personal and religious freedom. It would also be nice if the voters stopped stealing my tax dollars to help people who will just waste my hard earned money. Obama said he's not worried about the "big business" owners and the "rich" people. Well, I'm not either. He's right; they will find a way to survive, and if that means taking their business to Costa Rica, Mexico, China, or other places outside USA, then they will do it. I'm worried about all of us working folks who won't have jobs because the rich people took their money and left us to fend for ourselves. And if that happens, we only have ourselves to blame for taxing those businesses out of our country.

Change, change, change! It sure is funny how you liberal democrats use all of the props, smoke, and mirrors to disguise who Obama really is. Personally, I don't think either candidate is a good choice. Didn't anyone listen to Baracks' responses to his affiliations with some extremely racist and shady characters. This will definitely go down as a sad day in history once Obama is elected. I knew he would convince the young voters, the minority voter, and obviously all the liberals looking for CHANGE! But the white middle-class voter really has me puzzled, especially since all of Baracks friends and reverends hate " WHITEY ", including the evil Louis Farrakhan. About a year from now, all of you Obama supporters will wake up wondering what you've just created. Change is definitely good, and the Bush administration definitely dug us a big hole, but this fiasco will definitely head us in the wrong direction. Good Luck America, your gonna need it!

That old saying, "Be careful what you wish for"....Well, all you that vote for Obama, be careful what you VOTE for because what we are in for is HELL. Mark my word and remember this day!!

The only way for Americans to get back on their feet - is to get up off our asses. This is step one.

Comments like: "Uneducated voters" bothers me. What level of knowledge would satisfy the criteria of "educated". Are you referring to blacks, hispanics, the poor, trailer trash, rednecks, high school drop-outs, some combinations of these ? Who are these uneducated voters ? Or are you just a pompous, arrogant, self proclaimed expert on the needs of all Americans ? How did you vote today - quick - shine your light on insight for us all to follow !

For the first time in 30 + years of voting I voted straight demo. Ticket. I???ve always felt that more than one way of looking at any problem was more constructive ,and would lead to a conclusion that was not based on a single view point. Therefore when voting in the past I voted for a rep.pres. and demo.house and senate. Hopefully forcing a mutually beneficial conclusion for all involved. This year after viewing the past 2 terms, the bail out, which greed induced. The position of the working class that has progressively gone down hill since , oh 1980 something. I feel that a change is due! PAST due! You can???t single out a group of people socio-economically and place increasingly heavier burdens on them without having it back fire in your face. I believe that ..hopefully, the American people will stand together on this issue. This isn???t about race. I don???t care what color He ,She or They are. Nor is it about religion whatever he ,she or they may be !!! Don???t get sidetracked on lesser issues. I have White friends, Native American friends, Black friends , Philippine friends, all are different, and my life is richer for the differences that each race of people bring.

facts are mccain has been in the Senate for 26 year and the two significant pieces of legislation the has his name on you republican/conservatives hate.. mccain/fingold and the imigration bill, that Goes to his judegement right... You all all wanted his head on a platter for those pieces of legislation now since he is the republican nominee his judgement and wisdom is exceptional. Can you repubs Say Hypocrite.

I think Obama will do our counrty good if given a change to do it and I don't think people are voting cause he is black this Election is and should be base on who is better for our counrty and I feel Obama is the better man we have had 8 years of Bush and he didn't do to much for us and McCain plans are just like Bush's and as a nation we can't afford 4 more years Obama is given the change I think he can pull us back...

Myself and my 4 brothers are all college graduates from schools such as Brown University, Cornell University, Stanford University, and Harvard Medical School. We are not on welfare and have never been in jail. One of my brothers is retired from the Army and another has been in the Army Reserves since 2000. He is scheduled to go to the Middle East next spring. And yes, we are all Black. I am not voting for Obama because he is Black. I'm voting for him because he is intelligent, believes in uniting the American people, he has high hopes for our Country and he inspires me to want to do more on MY part to help other Americans.

If anyone reading these posts would like clarification on ANY of Obama's political view points please visit http://www.barackobama.com/issues. They may seem somewhat repetitive since many were outlined in the Presidential Debates, but apparently there are many voting citizens that missed those events.