What If Obama Loses?

how typical for a large portion of african americans, NOT ALL, and all others who love to blame everyone else for what they lack in their lives, this article dealt with not one single issue except that anyone with a record want's obama to be president because he's black and want's the U.S. to move more towards a socialist state where we hand feed people, drug dealers, welfare abusers and eveyone else who loves to sit on their ass. this country is losing it's identity from the inside out obama would be a massive step in the wrong direction. he's simply promising everything to everyone in a tough time for the U.S. and hopefully that won't work.

Really simplistic view article. Kind of offensive too. Seems like you are just creating and fanning the flames of the stereotypes asociated with "the black man," as president. I am fifties, white, business owner, empty nester, looking towards retirement. Not exactly the polls demographic for a Obama Supporter. No tax benefits for me with either of them. And regardless of what McCain says, they are BOTH going to need to come up with TAX DOLLARS to bail us out of the Bush Borrow and Spend practices of the last 8 years. I am tired of the lies from anyone that says that they will not raise, much less reduce taxes, AND balance the budget. I cannot even imagine the embarassment and pain of another 4 years of a couple of Bush clones. I made my decision for Barack last winter and everything that has been said and done in the last 6 months has done nothing but reinforce that position. Time for integrity, honesty, openness, and transparency. Time for Obama / Biden.

The public is making this all about race. Obama may be black on the outside, but I bet if you looked on the inside he'd look the same as McCain. The black community is voting strictly because he is black, not because of his political views. If he loses then they want to riot and protest?? I understand they want someone to represent them in the office, but my god, you have to look at the bigger picture. I personally don't care about the color of our president, so long as he does his job accordingly. I believe Obama is fit to run this country, but that isn't the main issue with everyone. They're focusing on his skin. I'd rather see Obama win the election as opposed to McCain. Everyone needs to shift from the ethnicity of the candidates to their political views. This has basically come down to black versus white. When will it ever end. And yes, I am a white male. I will never let the color of a man's skin determine my decisions.

At this time, we do not need to be so singular driven when it comes to issues. Since Reagan, the political machines have done so much to polarize the American people. . . Republican vs. Democrat, liberal vs. conservative, environmentalist vs. industrialist, black vs. white, rich vs. poor, etc. We need someone who can pull from both sides of the imaginary divide created in our political psyche. My motivation in this election is to find the person who can get things done not based on his political party, but on his ability to make things happen. McCain has done that through the course of his career. Obama has earned my respect over the course of his campaign, but that is not enough. He does not have the ability to pull together both sides. He does not have the experience to make those things happen. In eight years, he'll have that experience, and I truly wish he would have waited to run so that he can prove to me that he is not just a product of the political machine, much the same as Hilary Clinton, who is not nearly as worthy of the Democrat nomination as Obama is. Now is the time for McCain. He's got the experience, he's got the moxy, he's a war hero, and he's proven himself over time. People say they want change, and they'll get it with either candidate, but McCain has the ability to get those things done. I've been saying for eight years that McCain should've been our President. I think we would be in a different place right now. Obama's election will further polarize the nation, and he will not be able to push his agenda because Republicans will not accept his plans. Congressional Democrats have proven over the last 20-plus years that they will side with John McCain. We won't get that with Obama. He's a good man and I think he has the ability to accomplish a lot, but now is not his time. It's time for McCain.

You just gave the real, honest and concerned american another boost. Sending out a message of fear like this just made me want to pound the pavement more for Obama. Thank you newsweek. Obama/Biden For Hope & Change 2008!!!

This is idiotic! I'm a white woman and you couldn't keep me away from the polls and voting for Obama. It's this kind of article that hardens the right and swings the swing voter away from him. Newsweek, you should be ashamed of yourself!! You are a magazine I admire, but now YOU"RE playing the race card. Obama should win because he's the best candidate...period!

Comment: Polls have consistantly shown that whites are roughly equally devided between McCain and Obama

Polls consistantly demonstrate 95% of blacks support Obama

NOW TELL ME WHO THE RACISTS ARE !!!

I could care less what the "BLACK COMMUNITY" feels about an obama loss ,so whatMy concern lies with the economy terrorism,immagration,jobs in America,fuel efficient automobilesand all poor people.Not a bunch of lazy whiners that Bill Cosby sure don't support and,Jesse jacson want's too cut his gonads off ,sounds it;s the same ole majority of blacks are so bitterly full of hate they don't what they want except everything in America to be in their controll,Ain't gonna happen haters .If i'm lying read all thes whiney black folks crying wolf before the guy even loses .I been seeing it all my life ,well since about 1968 for sure ,what a disgrace too hard working blacks that feel digraced by this sniveling whiney bunch of lazy people that want a handout for the last forty years and 'Still do!!!! Go talk to the American Indians that really got the shaft and are still too proud too whine and sninel like most of the blacks in this country...Hat's off to the decent black folks that would never stoop too this level and,there are plenty of them out there just more sniveling lazy whiners that ca't help but thinking the white man owes them something...THEY DON"T.

Im sorry but this is just stupid. What kind of elementry school playground attitude is this? Let me have my way or I'll be really pissed and protest. Well anyone can protest anything they dam well want to, this is the USA after all. I have to agree though the black community needs to grow up. There may still be some racism in the world, but enough already. There will always be blacks who hate whites, whites who hate blacks, mexicans who hate whites, blacks or both, women who feel men are given advantages over them. The world is not perfect and never will be.

I'm a white male and I hope Obama wins, not because hes black, but because I like his stance on issues. If he doesnt win, oh well. Everyone in the country will throw out their votes and the majority will win. Thats the way its been, thats the way it will always be. People are gonna lose a lot of respect for the black community if they go crybaby if Obama loses. Lets hope they use their common sense because acting like a bunch of children will only set them back farther.

Im sorry but this is just stupid. What kind of elementry school playground attitude is this? Let me have my way or I'll be really pissed and protest. Well anyone can protest anything they dam well want to, this is the USA after all. I have to agree though the black community needs to grow up. There may still be some racism in the world, but enough already. There will always be blacks who hate whites, whites who hate blacks, mexicans who hate whites, blacks or both, women who feel men are given advantages over them. The world is not perfect and never will be.

I'm a white male and I hope Obama wins, not because hes black, but because I like his stance on issues. If he doesnt win, oh well. Everyone in the country will throw out their votes and the majority will win. Thats the way its been, thats the way it will always be. People are gonna lose a lot of respect for the black community if they go crybaby if Obama loses. Lets hope they use their common sense because acting like a bunch of children will only set them back farther.

If the black community is voting for Obama for only one reason that he is black, that would be a sad day in America. Some have never voted before so now they will only for the color of ones skin. Martin Luther King Jr. must be rolling over in his grave. MLK talked of judging one not by the color of ones skin but by ones character! Take the time to investigate the nominees before you vote!

"Comment: Here's a bit of shocking history...for those who are racist.....read it and learn....
African-American Presidents"
Then obviously America isn't racist now is it?

Hmmm.... from reading this article, one gets the feeling that Obama's skin color is the only thing black voters seem to care about (the fact that Obama is half-white and was raised by two white women hardly ever seems to be mentioned - by the media or the candidate himself).
As a result, instead of celebrating the sucess of his candidacy (and yes, Virginia, there would not be an Obama candidacy without the support of many white voters) one gets the feeling that the black community has started to turn this contest into an entitlement issue - like Affirmative Action - where the candidate's ability to handle our nation's problems is subordinate to a perceived need to have a president with black skin tone......or else.

As long as you are a United States Citizen, over the age of 18, have never been convicted of a felony (or if you have, you have had your voting rights restored) and you meet the residency requirements of the state you live in to be considered a resident of that state, you can vote. Period. Show up naked and you can vote. You may get arrested for indecent exposure and taken to jail, but dress, cornrolls, eyeglasses, shoes or barefeet are not things that can keep you from being eligible to vote.

So vote. And if you get to do it twice, think nothing of it.

Comment: Polls have consistantly shown that whites are roughly equally devided between McCain and Obama

Polls consistantly demonstrate 95% of blacks support Obama

NOW TELL ME WHO THE RACISTS ARE !!!

<for Obama to > lose will be just shady and a slap in black people's faces." Now who's being racist. Obama is a politician---a highly financed politician--nothing more nothing less. Here the color os green!!

Why don't "blacks" ever mention Obama's "white" side---remember his mother?? Oh but that would not be political adventageous. Obama has no connection to working class people--who come in all colors--people living in poverty--and they come in all colors---he's monied elite--how many of you can aford to send youir kids to Harvard??

Soounds to me like the "blacks" are threating to pull a "Rodney King riot" if Obama doesn't win. That's recism at it's worst.

Get a grip people---drop the raceism and become AN AMERICAN--and yes we All come form somewhere else---even those who call themselves "native"

Like one poster said--there is a "LOSER every 4 years" and the paper ballots are white with black ink.

Its funny some of you who say you will vote for mccain are so attracted to articles like these.Furthermore, some of the white folks need to stop putting "ALL" black people in one jar by saying "ALL" black people blame white folks. I certainly will say that i don NOT beleive Mccain has the best interest of "EVERYBODY " in mind , in most certainly has not been a Maverick when it comes to campaigning for the Black vote. So he wont have any excuse but to blame his own campaign when it comes to numbers of the black vote.