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Originally Posted by vicariousparent 1of42: It is like saying that "he only wins because of all the blacks".
He may also win in November "because of all the blacks" who will turn out to vote this time, as opposed to prior years when the turnout is low. |
You're right, that's exactly what it's like saying. However, it's true - Obama does win because of the black vote. Don't know if he "only" wins because of that, but it's certainly a huge contributing factor.
Now, you may be right in your latter point, and he may win in November for the same reason. But that is a valid counter-argument to bring up on that point - calling Hillary racist for bringing up the really valid demographic question is not.
I'm sorry to rain on the victory parade here, but these demographic and electability questions are very valid. I don't know what the answers are, and it may be that Obama could sweep the election and carry much of the white middle class vote, but in a nomination contest as incredibly close as this, it is not "racist" or "desperate" to bring the questions up - it is pragmatic and necessary.