Comments on: Exit polls: Mississippi Democrats divide on racial lines http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: andrew http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711195 andrew Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:58:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711195 Thaks Ferraro, if i understand no black person or white person should ever run for president based on their merits, looking at your statements. The world has just jumped two centuries back. Lord have mercy Thaks Ferraro, if i understand no black person or white person should ever run for president based on their merits, looking at your statements. The world has just jumped two centuries back. Lord have mercy

]]> By: Vince Los Angeles, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711194 Vince Los Angeles, CA Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:58:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711194 <i>Jay March 11th, 2008 8:34 pm ET SUPRISE. Obama winning in a state that's Democrats are 65% black. OMG! SHOCK!>/i> <b>Hey MORON.....72% of whites voted for Hillary......OMG!! SHOCK!! racism in the deep south!!!! Jay March 11th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

SUPRISE. Obama winning in a state that's Democrats are 65% black. OMG! SHOCK!>/i>

Hey MORON.....72% of whites voted for Hillary......OMG!! SHOCK!! racism in the deep south!!!!

]]> By: missdot http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711192 missdot Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:58:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711192 Race should not be the deciding factor in any campaign; however, some individuals are intent on focusing on race. I believe this factor is dividing the party; thereby, opening the door for McCain becoming the next president. Let me comment on the experience factor. What decisions have been made by Senator Clinton qualifies her for the Presidency? Her husband was President and Obama is qualified for the position. All of this fussing may cause the independents to voe for Mccain. Race should not be the deciding factor in any campaign; however, some individuals are intent on focusing on race. I believe this factor is dividing the party; thereby, opening the door for McCain becoming the next president. Let me comment on the experience factor. What decisions have been made by Senator Clinton qualifies her for the Presidency? Her husband was President and Obama is qualified for the position. All of this fussing may cause the independents to voe for Mccain.

]]> By: Yolie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711187 Yolie Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:58:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711187 This is absolutely ridiculous. The media is what divides AMERICA! The media's perpetuation of the racial divide in this country is out of control. What is implied is that the United States is Divided and not United, therefore, how can we be the country that is looked at as a Powerhouse by other countries when we can’t get past this racial issue in this country. Obama has a white mother and an African father, but yet, all that is talked about is Black and African American and their support for him. Well, last time I checked The Dakota’s, Iowa, Washington State and a few other states are not predominately black, so explain that and he won those states. How do you think his mother feels when these comments are made? I support Barack, he is the Change in America that we need beginning with his ethicnicity. Obama bi-racial and whether you like it or not (all of you divisive Americans) this world will be Brown before it's over. Not, Black nor White, but Brown. God Bless the Divided States of America. This is absolutely ridiculous. The media is what divides AMERICA! The media's perpetuation of the racial divide in this country is out of control. What is implied is that the United States is Divided and not United, therefore, how can we be the country that is looked at as a Powerhouse by other countries when we can’t get past this racial issue in this country. Obama has a white mother and an African father, but yet, all that is talked about is Black and African American and their support for him. Well, last time I checked The Dakota’s, Iowa, Washington State and a few other states are not predominately black, so explain that and he won those states.

How do you think his mother feels when these comments are made? I support Barack, he is the Change in America that we need beginning with his ethicnicity. Obama bi-racial and whether you like it or not (all of you divisive Americans) this world will be Brown before it's over. Not, Black nor White, but Brown. God Bless the Divided States of America.

]]> By: Jay Dee, Victoria,B.C. Canada. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711182 Jay Dee, Victoria,B.C. Canada. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:57:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711182 Wow! Voting divided along racial lines? Who would ever have thought? Perhaps Geraldine was right after all. Wow! Voting divided along racial lines? Who would ever have thought?
Perhaps Geraldine was right after all.

]]> By: cheryl http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711175 cheryl Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:57:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711175 Of course it's about race, blacks are voting for him and the rest of the country is divided in who they are voting for. He's where he's at because of the black vote. That's not to say he can't do the job but don't kid yourselve in why he's got the votes he's got. Of course it's about race, blacks are voting for him and the rest of the country is divided in who they are voting for. He's where he's at because of the black vote. That's not to say he can't do the job but don't kid yourselve in why he's got the votes he's got.

]]> By: Santiago http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711165 Santiago Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:57:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711165 I am listening to CNN analysts talking about race. How do you explain that 80/90 percent of African American are voting for Obama. Isn't that a race issue? I think it is. Nevertheless, "race" is been treated as a bad word in this primaries, same as sex, but the reality is that both words are an issue. For some of us it matters; for some of us it doesn't. Please do not try to change the reality of the society where we live in. I do not blame African Americans for voting for Obama in the same way I do not blame women voting for Clinton. By the way, I am Latino. Does that matter? I am listening to CNN analysts talking about race. How do you explain that 80/90 percent of African American are voting for Obama. Isn't that a race issue? I think it is. Nevertheless, "race" is been treated as a bad word in this primaries, same as sex, but the reality is that both words are an issue. For some of us it matters; for some of us it doesn't. Please do not try to change the reality of the society where we live in. I do not blame African Americans for voting for Obama in the same way I do not blame women voting for Clinton.

By the way, I am Latino. Does that matter?

]]> By: Rachel, Portland OR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711151 Rachel, Portland OR Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:56:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711151 Exit polls are lame. Why not just have one section of exit polls: American voters. Yeah, I know.. Wouldn't be very helpful for the campaigns, but still... Exit polls are lame. Why not just have one section of exit polls: American voters.

Yeah, I know.. Wouldn't be very helpful for the campaigns, but still...

]]> By: Independent http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711144 Independent Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:56:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711144 We got no business "Nation building" with so much hate in our own country!!! We got no business "Nation building" with so much hate in our own country!!!

]]> By: Party Pooper http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711142 Party Pooper Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:56:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711142 Judy, Judy,Judy!!! Why dis the people of Mississippi? Hey! Don't underestimate the strength of Obama!!! Do you realize that many of the so called "black leaders" don't support Obama? They don't think he is "black enough"!!! Its amazing that so many people are focusing this campaign on race and Obama is not!!! Judy, Judy,Judy!!! Why dis the people of Mississippi? Hey! Don't underestimate the strength of Obama!!! Do you realize that many of the so called "black leaders" don't support Obama? They don't think he is "black enough"!!!

Its amazing that so many people are focusing this campaign on race and Obama is not!!!

]]> By: Ron http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711135 Ron Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:55:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711135 from a die hard conservative. voted for reagan when 18 years old and always voted republican ever since. this barack won because he is black is discusting. i guess tiger woods wins because he is black. and michael jordan, and emmitt smith and all the greats. last i heard barack is 1/2 white also. what is this the1800's when one drop black all black. this is b.s. all of you should be ashamed. he is an american prue and simple. white black pink yellow or red. last time i looked i think he is actually brown in color not black. you people in media should stop all this talk of color and say he won because he won. we are tired of all the old style politics and yes i voted for obama and i am from texas and again a true conservative, like ron paul. for me to vote for a dem. ever, goes against everthing i am but i will tell you, i didn't leave the republican party they left me. but that is for another topic. stop the racial b.s. and get back to what matters to all of us. ron longview texas from a die hard conservative. voted for reagan when 18 years old and always voted republican ever since. this barack won because he is black is discusting. i guess tiger woods wins because he is black. and michael jordan, and emmitt smith and all the greats. last i heard barack is 1/2 white also. what is this the1800's when one drop black all black. this is b.s. all of you should be ashamed. he is an american prue and simple. white black pink yellow or red. last time i looked i think he is actually brown in color not black.

you people in media should stop all this talk of color and say he won because he won. we are tired of all the old style politics and yes i voted for obama and i am from texas and again a true conservative, like ron paul. for me to vote for a dem. ever, goes against everthing i am but i will tell you, i didn't leave the republican party they left me. but that is for another topic. stop the racial b.s. and get back to what matters to all of us.

ron
longview texas

]]> By: nht http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711131 nht Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:55:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711131 Try doing a story on how Obama's white support has plummetted. Would Obama get this vote if he was not half-white? Hmmm...... Try doing a story on how Obama's white support has plummetted. Would Obama get this vote if he was not half-white? Hmmm......

]]> By: sam http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711127 sam Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:55:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711127 If Obama is going to be the Democratic candidate,he is going to loose the November election without much fight...A vast majority of the white voters are not going to cast their vote to Obama . States like Missisippi ,Georgia or South Carolina doesn't really matter as all these seats are going to support GOP big time. Democrats you already lost ...Mccain will win easily..... If Obama is going to be the Democratic candidate,he is going to loose the November election without much fight...A vast majority of the white voters are not going to cast their vote to Obama . States like Missisippi ,Georgia or South Carolina doesn't really matter as all these seats are going to support GOP big time. Democrats you already lost ...Mccain will win easily.....

]]> By: DJS http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711126 DJS Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:55:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711126 VOTE JOHN MCCAIN!!!!!!!! President of the United States 2009 VOTE JOHN MCCAIN!!!!!!!!

President of the United States 2009

]]> By: jlunz http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711124 jlunz Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:55:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711124 I am not bashful.......I will not vote for an "African American" for President and will vote for MCain if I have to and I am a life long Democrat I am not bashful.......I will not vote for an "African American" for President and will vote for MCain if I have to and I am a life long Democrat

]]> By: Chuck in Oregon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711121 Chuck in Oregon Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:55:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711121 It is sad that race was even an issue. I had believed and hoped that America had moved beyond that. It is becoming obvious that is not the case. I can not believe my ears this evening when it was reported on CNN that there is a debate with in the Clinton camp as to should they give up on the African American Vote. Clintons should if anything be making concerted efforts to convince the America as well as the African Americans that they matter. This is something that should not be even considered or discussed by any candidate. The message that is sending is beyond comprehension or understanding. It is sad that race was even an issue. I had believed and hoped that America had moved beyond that. It is becoming obvious that is not the case. I can not believe my ears this evening when it was reported on CNN that there is a debate with in the Clinton camp as to should they give up on the African American Vote. Clintons should if anything be making concerted efforts to convince the America as well as the African Americans that they matter. This is something that should not be even considered or discussed by any candidate. The message that is sending is beyond comprehension or understanding.

]]> By: dsw http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711118 dsw Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:55:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711118 race is only an issue in states that are already polarized, Obama has won many mid-western white-american states. race is only an issue in states that are already polarized, Obama has won many mid-western white-american states.

]]> By: Adam, Los Angeles http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711108 Adam, Los Angeles Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:54:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711108 I believe this to be indicative of past and presents wounds still being nursed. It's heartbreaking to see that the prevalence of racism and bigotry in the South is more than just a apparition or a whisper. It's very real. I hope Obama can bring healing. I believe this to be indicative of past and presents wounds still being nursed. It's heartbreaking to see that the prevalence of racism and bigotry in the South is more than just a apparition or a whisper. It's very real.

I hope Obama can bring healing.

]]> By: dannE http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711107 dannE Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:54:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711107 Jay: people can vote for whomever they believe is best for the country...YES there are some African Americans who are racist, but they are not the one's who have been angered about whites voting for whites (being that AA have been voting for the same whites since obtaining the right to vote). Whites (not all, you know who I am referring to) are the one's suggesting that Blacks are racist because they are voting for Obama. Jay: people can vote for whomever they believe is best for the country...YES there are some African Americans who are racist, but they are not the one's who have been angered about whites voting for whites (being that AA have been voting for the same whites since obtaining the right to vote). Whites (not all, you know who I am referring to) are the one's suggesting that Blacks are racist because they are voting for Obama.

]]> By: California Voter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711096 California Voter Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:54:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711096 And isn't that a big surprise. Blacks voted for a black. Let's not try and pretend that race is not an issue in this election. Don't think Obama and his campaign is not using race as an issue. Look at all the indignation before the South Carolina vote -- Look at the statements of Obama's wife. Look at Oprah supporting Obama. It's an issue but it does not mean that Obama is more qualified or less qualified. The only concern I have about Obama regarding race is the separatist church that he has attended for the last 20 years. Makes one think twice about where he stands on race issues. And isn't that a big surprise. Blacks voted for a black. Let's not try and pretend that race is not an issue in this election. Don't think Obama and his campaign is not using race as an issue. Look at all the indignation before the South Carolina vote - Look at the statements of Obama's wife. Look at Oprah supporting Obama. It's an issue but it does not mean that Obama is more qualified or less qualified. The only concern I have about Obama regarding race is the separatist church that he has attended for the last 20 years. Makes one think twice about where he stands on race issues.

]]> By: Donna G http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711094 Donna G Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:54:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711094 I have been listening to all the comments regarding race and I just think while I know it is a big factor, I for one am a 59 year old white female from PA. who has been a registered Republican for 20 years but recently changed my party to vote for Barack Obama . I haven't found anyone this inspiring since John Kennedy and I think that is why Caroline Kennedy endorsed him. Has she ever endorsed anyone before? I think he is a very inspiring and uplifting individual and I think he has also run a great campaign so far. I have been listening to all the comments regarding race and I just think while I know it is a big factor, I for one am a 59 year old white female from PA. who has been a registered Republican for 20 years but recently changed my party to vote for Barack Obama .
I haven't found anyone this inspiring since John Kennedy and I think that is why Caroline Kennedy endorsed him. Has she ever endorsed anyone before?
I think he is a very inspiring and uplifting individual and I think he has also run a great campaign so far.

]]> By: New Yorker For Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711085 New Yorker For Obama Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:53:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711085 People, I might point out that blacks were overwhelming for Clinton as at December 2007 even up until the Iowa caucus because like most people know blacks loved the Clintons and they never thought he had a chance simply because he was black and voting for him would be a waste of their vote but after his Iowa win and her husband's comments before the South Carolina primary they switched their support and went for Obama. So the Clintons had overwhelming support from the African-American voters but they blew it...remember the comments about Bill being the first black president??? Another point, Obama's message resonates with whites, blacks, hispanics, asians, etc. After all we won states like Washington, Idaho, Colorado, and other "not so black" states. The Clinton campaign has made it a racial issue because strategically if they expected that they would have the advantage with the white votes they would get but its backfired. Obama 08 People, I might point out that blacks were overwhelming for Clinton as at December 2007 even up until the Iowa caucus because like most people know blacks loved the Clintons and they never thought he had a chance simply because he was black and voting for him would be a waste of their vote but after his Iowa win and her husband's comments before the South Carolina primary they switched their support and went for Obama. So the Clintons had overwhelming support from the African-American voters but they blew it...remember the comments about Bill being the first black president??? Another point, Obama's message resonates with whites, blacks, hispanics, asians, etc. After all we won states like Washington, Idaho, Colorado, and other "not so black" states. The Clinton campaign has made it a racial issue because strategically if they expected that they would have the advantage with the white votes they would get but its backfired.

Obama 08

]]> By: Derrick http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711074 Derrick Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:53:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711074 You should look at Emily Shermans blog about the age gap You should look at Emily Shermans blog about the age gap

]]> By: Terry http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711066 Terry Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:52:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711066 Hilarious that the question was asked why Obama isn't in Mississippi tonight to thank his voters. He can thank them no matter where he is because he is giving interviews. I think it is more telling that Hillary Clinton is NOT giving any interviews tonight...why is that ? Once again she does not congratulate or acknowledge Obama's wins in public. Pathetic. Hilarious that the question was asked why Obama isn't in Mississippi tonight to thank his voters. He can thank them no matter where he is because he is giving interviews. I think it is more telling that Hillary Clinton is NOT giving any interviews tonight...why is that ? Once again she does not congratulate or acknowledge Obama's wins in public. Pathetic.

]]> By: bond http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711061 bond Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:52:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711061 Once again the intelligent voters cast for Obama. Scoreboard Obama Once again the intelligent voters cast for Obama.

Scoreboard Obama

]]> By: d.white http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711060 d.white Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:52:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711060 It's not surprising that white Mississippi Democrats voted overhelmingly for Hillary Clinton, what's really amazing is that there are any white registered Democrats left in the state to vote for Hillary. It's not surprising that white Mississippi Democrats voted overhelmingly for Hillary Clinton, what's really amazing is that there are any white registered Democrats left in the state to vote for Hillary.

]]> By: ho tc http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711059 ho tc Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:52:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711059 It's been like a pattern for months now. The REAL fact is that, on average, more than 90% of black people voted for Obama. It's been like a pattern for months now. The REAL fact is that, on average, more than 90% of black people voted for Obama.

]]> By: Keisha http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711055 Keisha Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:52:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711055 I WISH CNN AND THE REST OF THE MEDIA NETWORKS WOULD LEAVE RACE ALONE! STOP trying to make this an issue. Its such a slap in the face to his overwhelming white supporters in Wyoming, North Dakota, Utah, Alaska, Nebraska, Maine, Vermont and Iowa. Voters of ALL races are voting for him because they believe that he is the best candidate. So start broadcasting real issues that Americans care about, and stop wasting our time with ridiculous racial distractions. I WISH CNN AND THE REST OF THE MEDIA NETWORKS WOULD LEAVE RACE ALONE! STOP trying to make this an issue. Its such a slap in the face to his overwhelming white supporters in Wyoming, North Dakota, Utah, Alaska, Nebraska, Maine, Vermont and Iowa. Voters of ALL races are voting for him because they believe that he is the best candidate. So start broadcasting real issues that Americans care about, and stop wasting our time with ridiculous racial distractions.

]]> By: Reality check #1 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711051 Reality check #1 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:52:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711051 Duh! Like we didn't get that message several polls ago. Blacks are supporting Obama by at least 90% in all states or risk being called a "race traitor". Obama is going to be the biggest divider this country has ever seen, it's already happening. Blacks are voting for Obama based solely on race, not issues. Sad that it has come to race instead of real politics. Duh! Like we didn't get that message several polls ago. Blacks are supporting Obama by at least 90% in all states or risk being called a "race traitor". Obama is going to be the biggest divider this country has ever seen, it's already happening. Blacks are voting for Obama based solely on race, not issues. Sad that it has come to race instead of real politics.

]]> By: True Democrat http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711050 True Democrat Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:52:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711050 As a white democrat, I'll chime in. Black democrats have been voting for white presidential candidates in this country ever since they won the right to vote... why shouldn't they stand up an be proud of the first serious african american candidate our country has ever seen? I know I'm proudly supporting Sen. Barack Obama... so anyone who would suggest this is somehow a negative racial trend is dead wrong. I think it's a positive trend along race lines... it simply shows how much pride, ownership and participation black voters have this election. An Obama presidency will be great for America and the world. As a white democrat, I'll chime in. Black democrats have been voting for white presidential candidates in this country ever since they won the right to vote... why shouldn't they stand up an be proud of the first serious african american candidate our country has ever seen?

I know I'm proudly supporting Sen. Barack Obama... so anyone who would suggest this is somehow a negative racial trend is dead wrong. I think it's a positive trend along race lines... it simply shows how much pride, ownership and participation black voters have this election.

An Obama presidency will be great for America and the world.

]]> By: nht http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711041 nht Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:51:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711041 I guess CNN is Obama headquarters. I guess CNN is Obama headquarters.

]]> By: Sameer http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711033 Sameer Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:50:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711033 Lets not forget, Mississippi is a red state and during the general election Obama cannot pull this state. As a matter of fact, most of the state that Obama is bragging of winning are red states and democrats will not benefit from Obama's winning, they will go to the republicans regardless of how many delegates more he got than Clinton. On the contrary, Clinton has won most of the blue states that have been the backbone for general election for democrats. So my point is, Obama can brag and talk big of winning more states than Clinton, but he is still the loser when it comes to the general election. If Obama wins the nomination, McCaine will beat Obama hands down because I can predict that millions of Clinton supportes will not vote for Obama and that is more than enogh for him to lose election and democrats to lose another four years. I have always been a democrat, but I like millions others will not vote for Obama. Even black votes who have been voting over 90% to Obama will not be able to save him from his loss. Lets not forget, Mississippi is a red state and during the general election Obama cannot pull this state. As a matter of fact, most of the state that Obama is bragging of winning are red states and democrats will not benefit from Obama's winning, they will go to the republicans regardless of how many delegates more he got than Clinton.

On the contrary, Clinton has won most of the blue states that have been the backbone for general election for democrats. So my point is, Obama can brag and talk big of winning more states than Clinton, but he is still the loser when it comes to the general election. If Obama wins the nomination, McCaine will beat Obama hands down because I can predict that millions of Clinton supportes will not vote for Obama and that is more than enogh for him to lose election and democrats to lose another four years. I have always been a democrat, but I like millions others will not vote for Obama. Even black votes who have been voting over 90% to Obama will not be able to save him from his loss.

]]> By: Jayhawk34 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711032 Jayhawk34 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:50:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711032 After reconsidering the stat that 1 in 5 voters of Ohio factored race into the equation, of which 60% selected Clinton, overall that is a 4% difference in the entire primary. Definitely significant in Ohio...but thats about it. After reconsidering the stat that 1 in 5 voters of Ohio factored race into the equation, of which 60% selected Clinton, overall that is a 4% difference in the entire primary.
Definitely significant in Ohio...but thats about it.

]]> By: deanne http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711030 deanne Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:50:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711030 BTW CNN.....What's with the Big header about OBAMA winning Texas?? Then underneath, in small letters, Clinton wins Primary. You make me sick. Go back to Journalism 101 with UNBIASED reporting. BTW is is soooo sad that CNN is probably still tlhe Least biased of them all. Very, very sad. BTW CNN.....What's with the Big header about OBAMA winning Texas?? Then underneath, in small letters, Clinton wins Primary. You make me sick. Go back to Journalism 101 with UNBIASED reporting. BTW is is soooo sad that CNN is probably still tlhe Least biased of them all. Very, very sad.

]]> By: Christian, Tampa FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711027 Christian, Tampa FL Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:50:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711027 I hope that the nation votes on the ISSUES and not on race. Obama has a great advantage on all the issues as far as I'm concerned. I hope that the nation votes on the ISSUES and not on race.

Obama has a great advantage on all the issues as far as I'm concerned.

]]> By: Joe Ossai, Bedford, NH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711026 Joe Ossai, Bedford, NH Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:50:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711026 Hillary has succeeded on polarizing the population. What a disaster. HILLARY, YOU UGLY GREEDY POWER HUNGRY IDIOT, GET THE HELL OUT OF THIS RACE. Hillary you and your husband are a disgrace to the country. PERIOD Hillary have you gotten any donation from monica lewisky lately, bloody loser u. Hillary has succeeded on polarizing the population. What a disaster.

HILLARY, YOU UGLY GREEDY POWER HUNGRY IDIOT, GET THE HELL OUT OF THIS RACE.

Hillary you and your husband are a disgrace to the country. PERIOD

Hillary have you gotten any donation from monica lewisky lately, bloody loser u.

]]> By: Conservative America http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711023 Conservative America Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:50:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711023 maya, since when is Texas a SWING STATE???? when is the last time a democrat has won this state? maya, since when is Texas a SWING STATE???? when is the last time a democrat has won this state?

]]> By: Thomas For Hillary http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711021 Thomas For Hillary Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:50:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711021 I am from the Gulf Coast region and I am black. No matter what way you want to put it RACE is a factor. It amazes me how when people (white people) don't vote for Obama they are being racist, but down here where I am from the blacks are basically doing that, just voting on skin color. The news media can try to sugarcoat it, but I am around this everyday. Most of the black people in this region are just voting for Obama based on skin color. Not telling you something I think, but I what I heard from people's mouths. It's really sad and shameful, but its race issues on both sides (white and black). But I can say it's worst on the black side than white side. One thing to think about, Hillary (w/ Bill and Chelsea) campaigned across the whole state of Mississippi, where Obama only went to Jackson and Columbus where there is a very high black population. He didn't even come to the coast where people of Mississippi are really hurting still from Katrina. I am from the Gulf Coast region and I am black. No matter what way you want to put it RACE is a factor. It amazes me how when people (white people) don't vote for Obama they are being racist, but down here where I am from the blacks are basically doing that, just voting on skin color. The news media can try to sugarcoat it, but I am around this everyday. Most of the black people in this region are just voting for Obama based on skin color. Not telling you something I think, but I what I heard from people's mouths. It's really sad and shameful, but its race issues on both sides (white and black). But I can say it's worst on the black side than white side. One thing to think about, Hillary (w/ Bill and Chelsea) campaigned across the whole state of Mississippi, where Obama only went to Jackson and Columbus where there is a very high black population. He didn't even come to the coast where people of Mississippi are really hurting still from Katrina.

]]> By: kt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711018 kt Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:50:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711018 Quoting CNN "Another thing to keep an eye on is turnout. Jesse Jackson grabbed 45 percent of the vote in the Mississippi Democratic primary when he ran for the White House in 1988." When Bill Clinton made similar statements, what happened.... he got accused of racial "comparison", i guess? and hurt HC's campaign... what gives with the hypocrisy? race, gender, etc., should not play a factor in anything, but things should be consistent... and again, the media is.... words cannot explain it. Quoting CNN

"Another thing to keep an eye on is turnout. Jesse Jackson grabbed 45 percent of the vote in the Mississippi Democratic primary when he ran for the White House in 1988."

When Bill Clinton made similar statements, what happened.... he got accused of racial "comparison", i guess? and hurt HC's campaign... what gives with the hypocrisy? race, gender, etc., should not play a factor in anything, but things should be consistent... and again, the media is.... words cannot explain it.

]]> By: emme http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711016 emme Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:50:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711016 jeez... why is CNN always talking about what race voted for whom. we need to get over this but yet you guys always bring it up. we get it....you guys have been doing this since iowa (i.e the whitest state voted for obama). and i bet you guys won't post this either. whatever. jeez... why is CNN always talking about what race voted for whom. we need to get over this but yet you guys always bring it up. we get it....you guys have been doing this since iowa (i.e the whitest state voted for obama).

and i bet you guys won't post this either.

whatever.

]]> By: fuzzi http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711013 fuzzi Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:49:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711013 This is a race war over he last couple of months Hillary Clinton and her camp has said some really bad things and we will not forget that Geraldine has been HOODWINKED. This is a race war over he last couple of months Hillary Clinton and her camp has said some really bad things and we will not forget that
Geraldine has been HOODWINKED.

]]> By: grace http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711009 grace Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:49:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711009 What a shame to make the Miss win a black white issue by your journalist. The two African American reporters are so insulting to blacks. I called voters of Miss and they would vote for Clinton if she wins in the fall. They felt proud and wanted to vote for Obama because he was black. There is black pride in the vote. That is okay. It is nice to see and quite admirable. The journalist are making it a hate race issue. It is not they still like Hillary and will vote for her in the fall. What a shame to make the Miss win a black white issue by your journalist. The two African American reporters are so insulting to blacks. I called voters of Miss and they would vote for Clinton if she wins in the fall. They felt proud and wanted to vote for Obama because he was black. There is black pride in the vote. That is okay. It is nice to see and quite admirable. The journalist are making it a hate race issue. It is not they still like Hillary and will vote for her in the fall.

]]> By: Teresa in Kansas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711006 Teresa in Kansas Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:49:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711006 Ferraro did a good job at dividing the races in Mississippi today...too bad it backfired...LOL!!! Ferraro did a good job at dividing the races in Mississippi today...too bad it backfired...LOL!!!

]]> By: Obama > Clinton http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711005 Obama > Clinton Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:49:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-711005 Just have to say...Amen to what SO-CAL MOM says... Just have to say...Amen to what SO-CAL MOM says...

]]> By: Kevin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-710998 Kevin Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:48:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-710998 White Mississippians are constantly labeled or implied as racists and bigots. 9 out of 10 Black Voters vote for Obama, while 7 out of 10 White voters chose Clinton. Which demographic is more racially polarized? After he deragatory comments about Mississippi, I could only wish Hillary had received 0 votes. White Mississippians are constantly labeled or implied as racists and bigots. 9 out of 10 Black Voters vote for Obama, while 7 out of 10 White voters chose Clinton. Which demographic is more racially polarized? After he deragatory comments about Mississippi, I could only wish Hillary had received 0 votes.

]]> By: Michael http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-710996 Michael Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:48:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-710996 "In Ohio, roughly 1 in 5 voters said race factored into their decision. Roughly 60 percent of those voters picked Clinton over Obama." Thank you people of Ohio and Texas. You've just proven that you're nothing but narrow-minded biggots. You two states make me sick to be called an American and not only do I pity every man and woman who voted for Hillary there but I loathe them also. "In Ohio, roughly 1 in 5 voters said race factored into their decision. Roughly 60 percent of those voters picked Clinton over Obama."

Thank you people of Ohio and Texas. You've just proven that you're nothing but narrow-minded biggots. You two states make me sick to be called an American and not only do I pity every man and woman who voted for Hillary there but I loathe them also.

]]> By: catmom http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-710992 catmom Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:48:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-710992 And what was Geraldine Ferraro trying to say. Truth hurts but Obama is getting votes simply because he is Black. It's not racist, it is fact. Ask some of these people what his policies are regarding Affirmative action, Black on Black crime, the economy, jobs, immigration. I wonder what they will tell you. I hope he is ready because when he gets the nomination things will be that much harder. He hasn't been attacked yet by Rush, Sean or Michael Savage, Its coming... And what was Geraldine Ferraro trying to say. Truth hurts but Obama is getting votes simply because he is Black. It's not racist, it is fact. Ask some of these people what his policies are regarding Affirmative action, Black on Black crime, the economy, jobs, immigration. I wonder what they will tell you. I hope he is ready because when he gets the nomination things will be that much harder. He hasn't been attacked yet by Rush, Sean or Michael Savage, Its coming...

]]> By: Bobbi and Lana http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-710991 Bobbi and Lana Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:48:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-710991 I am not a racist, however, I have paid close attention to the exit polls (thank you CNN for providing this information); it is very telling about the voting demographics in this election. I highly recommend that all readers of the 'ticker' go to each state and see for yourselves how certain groups are voting. ( Be patient, as you may have to go through all six pages; it only takes a few seconds.) It is very disappointing and painful to witness. I feel very sad. The American experiment is failing. If this is not posted then CNN is clearly violating its own rules, AND. in a bias toward obama. Maybe CNN should be investigated. I am not a racist, however, I have paid close attention to the exit polls (thank you CNN for providing this information); it is very telling about the voting demographics in this election. I highly recommend that all readers of the 'ticker' go to each state and see for yourselves how certain groups are voting. ( Be patient, as you may have to go through all six pages; it only takes a few seconds.) It is very disappointing and painful to witness. I feel very sad. The American experiment is failing.

If this is not posted then CNN is clearly violating its own rules, AND. in a bias toward obama. Maybe CNN should be investigated.

]]> By: allan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-710990 allan Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:48:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-710990 It is looking increasing apparent that come the fall elections, a substantial number of Obama supporters will never vote for Clinton if nominated and Clinton supporters will never vote for Obama. It is beginning to look like the Democrats have figured out a way to do the impossible, find a way to lose when nearly every issue would have made this a Democratic year. It is looking increasing apparent that come the fall elections, a substantial number of Obama supporters will never vote for Clinton if nominated and Clinton supporters will never vote for Obama. It is beginning to look like the Democrats have figured out a way to do the impossible, find a way to lose when nearly every issue would have made this a Democratic year.

]]> By: Ron http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-710989 Ron Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:48:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/exit-polls-mississippi-democrats-divide-on-racial-lines/#comment-710989 You can not tell me this is not a racist election HILLARY and FERARRO 08 FIGHTERS FOR AMERICA lets keep the WHITEHOUSE WHITE! You can not tell me this is not a racist election HILLARY and FERARRO 08 FIGHTERS FOR AMERICA lets keep the WHITEHOUSE WHITE!

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