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Yesterday’s New York Times ran an article titled “Poll Shows Racial Division on Obama’s Candidacy.” The story included several examples of divergence between White and Black Americans’ perceptions of the presidential campaign; for example, more than 80% of Black respondents reported a positive impression of Barack Obama, compared to closer to 30% of Whites. Some of the most interesting findings, however, have nothing to do with presidential politics, but rather speak to the persistent divide in how Americans think about race, a divide that too frequently is only discussed by behavioral researchers. Read More
I suspect no one commented
I suspect no one commented on this fine post because it is so clear and inarguable. Look forward to more from you.
Race relations won't be
Race relations won't be properly addressed until everyone is on level financial playing field, and that won't happen unless our next administration can clean up this country. We keep getting off topic in this election, which is why I wrote in Gore for the primary.
I'm gaining respect for Obama, but I almost never hear actual issues addressed except the war. Maybe if we had been ticked off about oil spills killing tens of thousands of ocean birds and mammals, we could have demanded alternative energy right then and there, and we wouldn't be in the mess we're in now.
But like Katrina, we just looked the other way. Environmental justice is social justice. While Obama is just enjoying his big lovefest of popularity these issues are not being discussed.
Health care, poverty, housing for everyone and respect for the planet have to happen first before we can resolve race issues. The politicians are approaching all of this backwards. And if another republican wins I really will move to Canada.
Great and thought provoking.
Interesting points and a great read. Thank you for sharing.
I think Obama's candidacy is bringing the whole world to the table to discuss matters of race. The world has seen its fair share of strong female world leaders (sorry Hillary), but Barack is definitely a strong contender for the post of POTUS.
That in itself has caused many to examine their prejudices, their stances, their futures, all over the world.
Will definitely visit more often. Please keep up the good work.
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