White people don't think there are a problem with race relations in the US because most of them have never been on the receiving end of racism.

Plain and simple.

No, really…they don't? How informative.

everyone gets discriminated against for one reason or another at some point,in their lives.blacks have it easy compared to muslims of middle east descent,these days.i was accused of being a muslim ,the other day ,for wearing my obama hat.i'm about as white and hillbilly as they get.people are just hateful until they get their butts kicked for it.i'm sorry for getting angry ,but,i punched him in his big fat mouth,and sent him home crying like a baby.my race,[of whites],are so ignorant sometimes.so arrogant they make me ashamed.cant we all just be americans?why must we have an obvious description of our race ahead of our nationality?whiteamerican,mexican american,whatever!

HOW CAN WE KNOW EACH OTHER'S EXPERIENCES,

WITHOUT BEING IN EACH OTHER'S SKIN ? THE BEST

WAY TO DEAL WITH RACE ( I THINK ) IS FOR ALL

AMERICANS TO TRULY MAKE THIS THE LAND OF

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY.

Black in America ???

What about Americans in America?
or illegals
or whites, mexicans, irish, australian
or lazy, fat, ignorant, superficial
or talented, bored, under-educated, over-stimulated

GET TO THE REAL NEWS

CNN === sizzle, no substance

This report is not surprising. Blacks and whites have different experiences in the U.S. That's just a fact . Until we can come together and really talk about the issues that divide us namely culture, economics, education, etc., we will never be able to be one as a people. In Jamaica where I am from, regardless of whether we are white, black, Asian, or Indian, we all have the same culture — Jamaican. We eat the same foods, listen to the same music and attend the same churches! That's where the difference is in the U.S.

Since a majority of the black population votes one way, they themselves are part of the problem. The Democrats have a vested interest in keeping large parts of the black population irate so that they are a reliable voting block. Most of the inner-city governments that these large black populations elect are Democrats. They elect the same group over and over even though they are disatisfied. Around election time, the Democrats come up with the Republican boogy-man to keep their voting block in line.

Who comes up with these brilliant polls? Howdy Doody? OF COURSE Caucasians aren't going to feel discrimination is a problem, or that they've felt discriminated against. And why are we making race such an issue all over again? It seems every 20 years or so, the race issue resurfaces — witness the 50's, the 70's, et al. When is this country going to EVOLVE? I'm a white male, and have had quite enough of the division between black/white/yellow/fill-in-the-blank — for those of you still harboring prejudice, get over it. It's the 21st century, for God's sake. This planet we call home is home to a diverse population, of which Caucasians are the minority. I think we have more vital issues to focus on.

wow, that's shocking. it is usually the people that aren't being oppressed who don't see the oppression

From the above:

“43 percent of African-Americans questioned say that racial discrimination against blacks is a very serious problem…”

OK, so 57 percent of AA’s don’t think it’s a very serious problem. Then:

“…42 percent of whites surveyed say that racial discrimination against blacks is not a serious problem, with only 12 percent of blacks agreeing.”

Now only 12 percent of AA’s don’t think it’s a very serious problem..

Polls like this never fail to amuse.

We aren't suppose to! We a different!…………………..Rev. Wright told you that, what you weren't listening?

LATELY – all CNN can talk about is RACE!!! Take it from the YOUNG AMERICANS, who mostly see NO color at all. This explains the heavy "flow" to support Barack Obama – who represents ALL COLORS!!!

The worst thing we can talk about CONSTANTLY now is RACE. The more YOU talk about RACE – the more YOU separate the RACES!!! It seems as if CNN is trying to divide the country, piss people off, making it more difficult for those who MAY BE thinking about voting for Obama – change their minds because there is a BATTLE going on!!!

GET OFF THE "HATE TRAIN" about RACE and talk more about how the RACES "are" together!!!!!

Thank YOU!!! OBAMA 08!!!

I think the Black leadership damages race relations. Many times they seem to be the racists such as the rush to judgment in the Duke Lacrosse case. Sharpton and Jackson attacked these Students when the only thing they really seem to know was the race of the people involved.

If whites or any other ethnic group moved and lived within an area where the majority of people were black, you would find those individuals would disagree with this poll. The pollsters need to be a little more diverse on the individuals they poll. Go talk to someone who is not black that lives among them and see what they say. If they talk to a black person living among a majority of whites, you will probably get the same answer. I have never in my life met anyone who was every contacted for any news organization poll. That tells me a lot right there!

Discrimination against any one in any form is wrong. But, in order to rectify inequalities we shouldn't create more inequalities in the process.

CNN ; wow no one had made a comment – could it be beacuse we are tired of your random Racially motivated pieces. Everybody and their momma kows that the two racis experiece tings differently…why are we even discussign this.

I agree that the race relations problem will always exsist here in America. The issues are usually swept under the rug as if it isn't a problem. Reperation is still an issue and we have yet to be compensated for being treated inhumane and what's crazy is we still are treated inhumane in situations as if this isn't 2008. I'm tired of my young African American children hating themselves and who they stand for because someone else isn't accepting of their race. Little African American girls choosing a white doll over a black doll because the black doll is so called "bad". The white doll to them is the "good" doll and the black doll is "bad".

Let's move beyond the racial factor and come together as a nation.

Obama '08

Did you know that companies in the US have said they would hire a white
man with a felony record and no high school education BEFORE they would
hire a black man with NO criminal record and a 4-year degree?

I REST MY CASE – IS IT A WONDER THAT WE WOULD ELECT MCCAIN OVER OBAMA EVEN WHEN THE THE DIFFERENCE IN THEIR INTELLIGENCE IS LIKE NIGHT AND DAY?

No, i heard it all when Rev Wright spoke about the white man still oweing the black man for slavery 200 years ago. I dont know how anybody can expect to move on and truly get on together when people still believe that EVERY white man is racist.

I was brought up in a mixed area and dont care about color, so am pretty shocked, and think its only going to get worse if (god forbid) Obama is elected in November

Good thing we have a very viable presidential candidate that can represent both races from a true personal perspective.

As a middle aged black man in America I have to agree with the results of the survey. Most of White America would not believe race to be an issue because it has something that most other American's of any race don't have. It has the financial and geographical ability to surround themselves almost exclusively on professional and social levels with only other White Americans. All other cultures are required to interact to some degree with some White Americans and as a result most of those interactions involve the White American as being in the position of authority or power. Leading to the ability to be insensitive, inconsiderate or out right racist, even if not intended. Will there always be race issues – no. Future generations will nullify the psychology behind racist behavior and it will become a memory several generations into the future.

I am a White American that agrees 100% that AfricannAmericans are still victioms of racial Disscrimanation. An example one time I whent to grab a six pack of beer. I was with an African American female that was waiting in the car for abou 5 minutes. Just before I was ready to leave I tryed to do the righyt thing by informing the Police officer that I have a light out. Instead he insisted that there was drugs in the car, and that I was picking up a prostatute. He search the car found nothing at all. Then made a smart comment that I got a way with somethi9ng. So in fact there is still Racism, However there has been progress. For example the possibility of Barac Obama being Preasident of the USA.

There is deffinitely a desparity between blacks and whites and hispanics for that manner and a lot of it comes from lack of education.

A good education leads to better pay and better pay leads to higher self esteem. Better pay and better self esteem tend to lend oneself to dressing better and attaining more respect.

Case in point; I would have NO problem standing on a street corner, or anywhere for that matter, and talking with several well dressed African American men and I have. But put me on that same corner with the same African American men, wearing shabby, baggy oversized pants, and wearing their shirt outside those pants, I won't even go near them, because I would fear them.

Perception is everything, and respect is earned, not given.

And then you always have those who get in your face to prove that they are better than you, whether they are black, white, green, yellow, or purple, I despise them all equally.

And YES, I do work with a number of well dressed African American men and I do treat them with the respect that they have earned. And they are good people!

All I have to say is care enough to make sure that your kids to get a good education.

Of course whites will say that racial discrimination against Blacks is not a problem….that is like men saying sexism is not a problem for women. They aren't the ones being discriminated against, so they don't see a problem. Duh!!

Look at the number of black people stopped by cops and compare it to whites. IT is plain as day.

On the other hand a white man is racist if he said black hole but it is ok for woppi to say the n word.

racism will not stop until it is looked at on a even plain

This isn't a surprise. Unless you are the victum of discrimation directly, it is easy to think things aren't as bad as they are. Kinda like people who have never been overweight think losing weight is easy.

In 2007 a co-worker described me as the following: "She nice enough I guess. Kinda looks like Aunt Jamima.

How's that for the stats on discrimination.

SO WHY IS THIS IN THE POLITCAL SECTION OF THE WEBSITE?
FINE FOR CNN TO PROMOTE THEIR LITTLE MINISERIES ON BLACKS IN AMERICA, BUT WHY IN THE POLITICAL SECTION?

what else is new…

duh

Thanks for the reminder… It's always been that way… 4real!
What's to comment on? Neither group can walk in the other's shoes

-V

The Dominate race in the USA use to be white in the 60's-70's.
(70-85%). This foundation is still in place!
However, 2008 has shown that the global need of all people has change the way we should respond to the Domination.

World Communication has allow the injustices no where to hide!
You can be told about something, but you now can find out about it your self with a computer!!!!!!!!!!

The domination of ones culture or history by another is dying a hard death!

If this report was done 20 years ago, it migth have been 100% opposite. But the percents are moving to the center.
Progress is slow, BUT IT IS MOVING.
THANK GOD IT IS MOVING.

I can't understand why there is any discrimination between races today as the Republican Party and Religous facists have moved on to focusing their discrimination against gays and lesbians. Just ask Larry Craig or Dick Cheney.

Race relations continue to improve decade by decade..When Obama becomes president there is no reason why blacks cant rise from nothing and make something of themselves. He will set the example for others to follow… No more excuses!

I think one of the biggest differences in how the blacks and whites each view America are the concepts of democracy and majority rule.

Most whites see those topics as laid out in the Constitution. A document written by and for whites at time when blacks were slaves.

Most blacks see those topics as the majority making the rules for the minority. There is no hope of or concept of "my party" will win the next election and we will be the majority.

This latter view is exemplified by recent cries of reverse discrimination and denunciation of affirmative action. The shoe got put on the other foot and whites found it to be most uncomfortable.

But, like the book "Black Like Me", whites knew recourse was available. Also like the book, blacks knew there was no escape from a life of being in the minority.

Racial discrimmination and race relations are two separate questions. Ask the question, "Do you feel comfortable working and living in a socially mixed environment? "

I am an educated white man living in America and I can say for sure that I am the new minority.

OBAMA TOOK US A BACK 100 YRS. AGAIN TO THE RACIST ISSUES. THATS THIS COUNTRIE'S BIG CHANGES. WHAT A BIG JOKE. AMERICA GETS WHAT THEY ASK FOR.

What a waste of time and money. Of course race is a problem in this country. Whites are not willing to publically acknowledge that this country would not exist without the free labor of blacks, including the building of the White House.

That is the facts, slavery was an economic solution to whites and blacks have not yet been compensated or even acknowledged for the work that built the country, yet many whites have so many "answers" to the african american problem.

well, you see the reason for this is simple.

Blacks are on the receiving end of discrimination, and in todays society if you cannot feel it, or if it does not affect you personally, it's not a problem.

DEMOCRATS UNITE!!!

White people have no idea what's going on when it comes to racism…

It is still a problem in America. I will say that most White Americans do not discriminate, but the problem with this poll is that those same White americans are not in touch with the Black community. So they just dont know. They feel like since they are not that way and they dont personally experience it, that it does not exist. I would encourage EVERYBODY – whites, blacks, yellows, browns – to watch Soledad O'Brien's CNN special tonight and tomorrow to get a better sense of these issues. I'm sure it will be an eye opener for many, including myself.

As a black American, I have been discriminated against in the past, but that is where I choose to leave it n the past. I worked my way through college while in the Army. I believe America is the only place on earth where you can change your situation through hard work and determination. I don't want wear racism as an anchor or and excuse for not being successful. I kept my eye on the prize until I change my situation. I believe the heart is where each individual needs to start when it comes to race relations. No amount of talking about the past will change anything. An individual has to decide to do better. An individual has to decide not to be racist or not to be prejudice.

Liberal white guilt has done far more harm to race relations and the struggle for African Americans to become equal in America than anything else.

Most whites don't understand that most of the things they take issue with that so called "black America" is saying is really just words spoken from white liberal democrats who are following their divide and conquer plan that has been in place since the 1960's.

It is time for whites in America to wake up and realize that Liberal Democrat whites have far more harid for white people than any Rev. Wright, Al Sharpton ETC could ever have.

The hate against whites spoken by liberal white professors at our universities is far worse than the hateful crap that even the kkk is spewing.

Liberals and their ideology of hatrid can only flourish in a divided America that is made up of people who define their being by silly things like race, nationality, sexuality or religion. Do your part by at least treating people and judging them by conservative values, that is by their interests, what they do for a living and what they believe in rather than the liberal way of only focusing on their skin color, what sex they are attracted to and what nation their great great great great grandparents came from.

HOW MANY POLLS ARE YOU GOING TO DO ON THIS TOPIC!! AND THEY GET THE SAME ANSWER EVERY TIME

Y NOT TRY AND HELP RACE RELAITONS AS OPPOSED TO MAKING A MEDIA SENSATION!!!!

OBAMA 08!!!!!!!!!!

43 percent of African-Americans questioned say that racial discrimination against blacks is a very serious problem, WITH ONLY 11 PERCENT OF WHITES AGREEING.

THAT STATISTIC SPEAKS VOLUMES AS TO "WHY" THINGS TAKE SO LONG TO CHANGE……..

(how can you agree with something you know nothing about, while the other side has to deal with the reality of it DAILY)

I think that people have their opinions from opposite sides of the spectrum. You are asking Blacks and Whites the same question but they both have totally opposite experiences. We see why we are making anything about us not seeing eye to eye. There are some white people who are pretty well in tuned with what Black people go through and even they don't really know how it feels emotionally. They may see it, understand what we are going through but not feel the same pain, hurt or mental slavery aspect of what has been going on for 100+ Years now. Then there are some who have no clue of anything and can't see why Black people feel they are discriminated against. I just hope with all this talk about Black and white that something good comes about it. I know there are people out there who may like the way things are because it benefits them, but I think it would be a beautiful thing when all people are treated and feel like they are created equally.

in its simplicity as an African American male, i am seen as a Black man, where a white person is seen as a man. the media has done a great dis service in its portrayal of Black men specifically, but ewe too have to take responsibility for the deterioration of that community. we had a greater foundation as human beings prior to the Civil Rights movement, a greater sense of community where we saw each other as just people. it was the false idea of integration, false in the sense that to integrate into the White mainframe constituted our value, not realizing that our culture was rich all ready. the influence of drugs into our community also made significant contributions, along with the racism….regarding the job market, education and housing (think white flight)…but we do see things from different perspectives. the fact that Obama does not have a greatrer lead in this race may be a result of how America sees Black men, ideas of fear and some guilt.

Not true!!

It may depend on the demographics where you live. A lot of racial tension remain in the south. Being from California I didn't experience racism until I went to the south. It must be a miserable life to hate someone because the color of their skin.

Most of the racist are still stuck back in the 1800s. Hopefully one day they would see the light and welcome everyone not just those with the same skin color as them.

Wht else is new?

"But only 32 percent of white respondents…"
The comparison is this 50% blacks and 32% whites have experienced racial discrimination. But to use the word ONLY may sound like picking nits but you are talking 1 in 3. That is significant.

I have no doubt that both races see the racial relations differently. But the choice of words in this article sure seems to have its BIAS.

One more thing: note the attach on Obama by PUMA:
"Some of the PUMAs accuse Democratic leaders of rigging the primaries to favor Sen. Barack Obama, while others feel that he is not qualified to be the party nominee, let alone competent enough to lead the country."
Blacks get this attitude in corporate America every day (i.e. rigged = affirmative action, unqualified for the position, certainly not competent to lead a team). It this attitude that we always must question the motives of. What convinces us of the racial nature is the vociferous vehemence and zeal of those who posses this attitude. Where were these people eight (or four) years ago when Bush was running?

It bothers me when whites say there is not a racial problem in America, They have never been black so who are you to say that. Maybe YOU are not like that but you can't speak for all of your people. I am a Black American Woman, Fortunately for me I am a light skined Black Woman so I don't feel as much as my dark skined brothers and sisters and thats another racial problem In America. It amazes me while we are in other countries trying to fix there problems when it comes to race, religion etc and we can't fix our own problems. Like my parents always said clean your yard before you try to clean someone elses.

"More than half of blacks questioned say they’ve been the victim of racial discrimination. But only 32 percent of white respondents said they’ve been a victim of discrimination because of their race, a difference of 24 points."

Note the breath-taking silliness of 32 percent of whites claiming to have been discriminated because of their race. How so? didn't get stopped by police cars while driving through gated communities? didn't get followed by house detectives in department store? Weren't tasered 9 times while getting arrested?

Cue the comments of whites who claim they didn't get into college because of some black dude…

May I say Duh………….. this is why the conversation of race is so important. You have one race that REALLY AND TRULY BELIVE THAT RACE RELATIONS ARE GREAT WHICH IS INACCURATE IF THE OTHER SIDE THINKS THE OPPOSITE.

Racism is alive

Blacks know how America really is. We know how this country was founded and who ran it and how they ran it. We're very intelligent on the history of this country. We don't need the polls to show us how racism is still a major deal here. We trust GOD not America. If we trust America, we would be fools. GOD is #1 in our lives. We know HE brought us to where we are—NOT WHITES, NOT BLACKS BUT GOD DID IT….

Men and women don't see eye to eye on many issues. Adolescents and adults don't see eye to eye on many issues. This is redundant and playing on people's differences! I don't know why this subject is getting so much airtime lately!!

The national poll suggests that black and white Americans don’t see eye-to eye-on race relations and racial discrimination. ( this is so true.) You have to teach racism to a young child. If you know anything about history of America this deeply rooted in the people. Thing are better now but we as a nation have a long ways to go. Look at the election now, There some American want vote for Sen Obama or Sen McCian because of the color of thier skin. this nothing new. GO Obama

Duh.

The democrats have been race-baiting the black community for the past 40 years.

Hopefully, someday, African-Americans wake up and realize the Republican Party cares more for their interests than the democrats.

Obama is proof that if you work hard you can succed in this country.

If you think you cannot do better in this country, you probably cant. But that is not because the opportunity does not exist. It always amazes me how many immigrants in this country can buy houses 10-12 years after they came here with nothing. Is it because they have the desire to become successful? The idea that blacks cannot succeed is unacceptable. It is a state of mind in some that has to change. Just a thought.

Why does the media continue to try to divide the country with such topics Black-White. I disagree with my mother on certain issues but the media has not taken a poll to see how many people diagree with their mother.

Just stop it!!!!!!!!!!!!

I agree

It's like this: in order to know the pain of childbirth you actually need to experience it! No man can fathom the miraculous event of child-bearing. So, too, is racism! Blacks recognize it from a distance and know all too well it's debilitating effects. Unless one has experienced it and is experienced enough to recognize it, one cannot fully comprehend it. It is a humiliating and infuriating thing to experience. I have and it angers me to no end! When most blacks state something is racist, this is often after sorting through many scenarios in our minds. We are often shocked by it's rearing it's ugly head. We first try to decipher if it's just our imagination or some other reason. However, after you go through those scenarios, and/or see a completely different attitude or behavior and action with another non-black (given the same circumstances) one must deduce it's racial in nature. Most whites don't have to think in a 'dual-cultural' way. The fact is that blacks live and deal with America in this fashion – we are bi-cultural when we'd rather just be Americans.

Speaking as a white guy, I could say I don't understand, but as someone whose lived in one of the most segregated cities in America, Detroit, I'd be lying.

This really isnt news…if you dont experience the discrimination you're not going to believe it's there…maybe there are whites out there who feel that race relations are better just because Barack Obama is running for president…that doesnt really change anything for the people who live day to day dealing with the fact that some people just dont like you because of the color of your skin…some people have become disillusioned because they live in the suburbs and their neighbors are white or black and they get along just dandy…but that's one part of america that people who live in over-crowed inner cities wont see…Believe me I live with the fact knowing that the job i'm in (even though it's a good job) probably wont promote me to an executive level over a white person with the same experience or maybe even less…thats just the fact of life living in America for some people…

As an outside observer who is not black or white, I have to say that what would happen if history was reversed and whites were the slaves 120yrs ago. How would society be today? I mean that is what is comes down to.

Try being gay. Discrimination isn't the only issue – I've had friends who have had their life threatened.

The biggest difference is that I blend in. I can hide it – where someone who is black cannot. But I don't think the color of the skin is as important as someone's attitude. A good friend of mine is black and she agrees that if you act like a thug you are going to be treated like one.

There are plenty of african american folks where I work that are respected professionals.

Who paid for this poll? We didn't need a pole to tell us this!

I grew up in a bubble. Race was not an issue anymore than red haired people was an issue. We did not notice it and our first years went without even the faintest idea that people were judged on their appearance. The first instance of racism I ever encountered was after we moved to western NY and a girl who I had become friends with told me that she couldnt play with me anymore because as we got older I would begin to treat her badly. She said that all white folk treated black folk badly after they got to be a grown up and so her father had her cut all ties in the 6th grade with any white friends. I was outraged. The thing that we all seem to miss no matter what our gender or race, is that we are a nation of individuals. There is no stereotype. It is a myth. No two white people are the same; no two black people are the same; we are all distinctly different individuals. There is not white speak. There is no black speak. There is only the speaking of the individual based upon the dictates of their own heart and their own personal experience. For ANY determination about anything, ever, to be based on race or gender is just plain stupid….all your little polls just reinforce this thinking

What else is new?

Hey CNN, tell us something we don't know!!!!!

I am black and it's not a problem,the problem is ours
on black community. We are not educated enough
because of the parent today are not bring their kids up
right.Parents in the street and kid on their own without a
book in their hands.

hmm I beleive racisim is a big problem, of course I am an african american, but I beleive it exists in all races blacks too. African americans get away with things white people get raked over the coals for. How else does Obama get away with calling his granny a typical white person, while Hillary gets raked over the coals for suggesting that LBJ had something to do with the civil rights movement too?. Have no fear thought if Obama is elected he will make all racisim disapper right?? At least thats what the media says people are saying. See vote for Obama he is black that will make things better. I would rather vote for Powell.

A new national poll suggests that black and white Americans don’t see eye-to eye-on race relations and racial discrimination.
It depends on the age of the group surveyed and their racial experience
Now personally I worked for a large telecommunication company
for over 25 yrs overall the race relation was minimum and discrimination did not exist about 90 Percent of the employee were
Union Members ………of course about 10 percent were die hard racist on both side and they were older and no change no way but they were low keyed and respectful of others and other words they did not wear a sign but you just knew …it is what it is case closed

I think it may be difficult for white Americans to understand discrimination that still exists, in part because it may be more "subtle" in some cases, and also because they do not experience this on a daily basis themselves. It is often very difficult to walk a mile in someone else's shoes, and can be very tempting to belive that, if I don't experience it (and don't see it), then it doesn't exist. It would be much easier that way. Has progress been made? Absolutely. Could Senator Obama have been this close even a decade ago? Maybe not. But, one person's success does not wipe out or nullify real discrimination that people still face. Maybe it takes us, as White Americans, choosing to be grown-up and face a reality we would rather not see.

I have grown up in the south in a city that is essentially 50-50 black-white. I don't know what racism 42% of these blacks are talking about. Black people today are given so many head starts over whites, especially in the school system. For instance, african-americans have lower test score requirements to get into high-performing public schools, much lower scores on standardized tests to be eligible for national scolarships, and hundreds of college scholarships open only to blacks. Imagine a scholarship open only to white kids. Ha! Even with all of this, I rarely- if ever- see or hear white people degrading blacks because of their race, but I constantly hear black people making fun of and degrading whites simply for their race. And then they turn around and say white people are holding them down!

What?
You must be mistaken!
You mean that blacks and whites don't see eye to eye on race? You know, with the level playing field and all?

Come on, CNN, don't waste any more money on this research.

It doesn't matter the color of the skin,,,,OBAMA is the right and perfect to be the President or the King of the USA lol…..Send McCain to Iraq that is where he belongs. He is warmonger!

BIG DUH on this! When was the last time a white guy was racially profiled?

I think you make an enormous mistake when you state that the gaps in these numbers are "differences of opinion."

This seems like exactly the sort of thing which may be differences of experience.

The polls show that 90% of African Americans plan to vote for Obama and 2% for McCain. To ignore the racial bias in these numbers is simply acquiescing to political correctness.

It is apparent that the African-American community is significantly biased to their own race and clearly "play the race card" when it is to their advantage.

"Race" will become far less of an issue when the African-American community realizes that the "race card" is played-out and releases their dependence on this crutch. One need only look at the successes of other "Races" to realize that it is the African-American community that continues to encourage this separation. A good first step would be to stop promulgating this separation through a contrived, hyphenated racial description.

How can we not expect Blacks and Whites to have different opinions on race? Whites did not experience the sting of Willie Lynch, Jim Crow, slavery and oppression. Also, Blacks patronize all businesses and don't really care if the business owners are Asian, White, or Hispanic. However, for the most part, Blacks are judged by the color of their skin. For example, some poll asked if America is ready for a black president. I don't recall a poll that asked if America is ready for a white senile president or a drunken president. Black is the most oppressed race of all time. Therefore, race will forever be a problem in America because America is populated with Whites who think they are superior just because of their pink skin.

I love all my white brothers and sisters, even if they do not love me. It's ok ,someday we will get there together.

Here comes the ignoramus…..

I have to say that I think that there are still some places where Blacks and other minorities are not welcome. It is a sad fact in this day and age, but it is what we are currently stuck with. I don't think that the election of Obama will solve that. There are many problems that are within the system. If poverty and other kinds of needs are eleminated (yeah, it is that Star Trek utopian idea), then people will have no way to say that it is because this person (or group) has an advantage over me because of wealth (or something else). All people will be required to work hard and study to get where they need to go. If there is equal access to all that people need to get jobs and stay healthy (among other things), then we can begin to address other reasons why people are still hating other people.

So is there any objective measure of discrimination? All the polls ask people if they feel they have been discriminated against because of their race but feelings are not a reflection of reality.

Example: A black guy wearing shorts that show a considerable amount of his underwear applies for a job as a cashier at Denny's. A white guy wearing jeans and a polo tucked in also applies. The white guy has a High School diploma and is currently attending a local community college. The black guy graduated High School but isn't currently employed or in college.

If the white guy gets the job will the black guy say he was discriminated against? Or is the truth that the white guy dressed more approporiately and is showing that he can set goals and work towards them by going to college?

If there was as much descrimination as they claim in this article the courts would be absolutely clogged with lawsuits…

An interesting analysis would be the age breakdown by race of these questions. I have a theory, that race is VERY much on the minds of baby boomers but on the other end of the spectrum for their children. An unforeseen benefit, perhaps, of integrating schools… in that the race is simply not on the radar for the "millennial" generation.

181 days till the end of the Bush administration.

African-Americans are still in grave need of a real leader. Obama has already failed them..

IT'S QUITE OBVIOUS THEY DON'T SEE EYE TO EYE JUST BY READING THESE COMMENTS ON THE PRESIDENTIAL RACE. EVERYONE , BLACKS, WHITES, BROWN, RED, AND YELLOW IN AMERICA SHOULD ALL BE ASHAMED, ME INCLUDED. WE HAVE SET AT OUR COMPUTERS AND CALLED EACH CANDIDATE EVERYTHING IN THE BOOK WE CAN CALL THEM OTHER THAN JUST SITTING DOWN AND LOOKING AT THE ISSUES AND WHAT THE MAN STANDS FOR. COLOR SHOULD NOT BE AN ISSUE, BUT IT IS OBVIOUS IT IS. I AM NOT BLAMING OTHERS HERE I HAVE BEEN JUST AS GUILTY. WE ALL NEED TO TAKE A STEP BACK, A DEEP BREATH AND START ASKING OUR CANDIDATE OF CHOICE THE HARD QUESTIONS AND LOOK AT THEM THOROUGHLY THEN IF WE BELIEVE HE IS THE RIGHT MAN FOR THE JOB, THEN OF COURSE VOTE FOR HIM. BUT THIS HATRED ON ALL PEOPLE CONCERNED SHOULD NE STOPPED NOW. THIS PERTAINS TO ALL RACES. THERE IS NOT ONE RACE IN AMERICA WHO ARE NOT RACISTS. I HATE THAT NAME AND I HATE BEING CALLED THAT NAME. BUT IF YOU DO THINGS THAT ARE RACIST THEN THAT IS WHAT YOU ARE. I HAVE BEEN GUILTY OF IT AS MANY OF THE BLACKS, BROWNS, REDS, AND YELLOWS HAVE. WHAT SAY LET'S STOP NOW AND LET THIS RACE FOR PRESIDENT PLAY OUT TO THE END WITH NO MORE NAME CALLING. AFTER ALL WE ARE NOT CHANGING ANYONES MIND NOW AT THIS LATE STAGE. MAY THE BEST MAN WIN.

None of these results are surprising. Blacks and Whites will never agree on the existence of racism because it affects each differently. As Whoopi Goldberg correctly explained on the View, we do NOT, even today, live in the same world. This is based less on our present situation and more on our past. Both Blacks and Whites are still influenced by the circumstances of the past but those pasts are very different. Instead of trying to convince Blacks that racism is over simply because it has a different name now, Whites should respect the fact that our histories are different and therefore our points of view on this subject.

They never did and never will. That's the way life is…so get over it!!

As a black woman I really wish you guys would get off the race issue. All you are doing is fanning the flames.

Duh.

God bless America, this country will always have divisions on race relations.

Here we go again with the race thing. Whites don't have to worry about racial profiling period, end of story.

White people don't want to agree because they think racisim doesn't exists. Blacks have to realize the truth because it's our reality

Is there any new information here???? That's why we have the saying 'It's day and night!' OR 'It's black and white!'

Is it really such a big thing that we have multiple view points coming from different races??? I seem to think it is health to see things from different angles!

There are parents today who tell their kids not to talk to black people–any black person. So we have a long ways to go.

God has a sense of humor, and the very people you think are beneath you, may have to save your life someday.

Blacks and whites don't know why they supposedly don't like one another, I've never heard a logically argument. It makes me no difference because the God I know loves us all and doesn't care about race.

I am disturbed…why is CNN bringing this back? Do they want a rerun of 1960's?

These findings are surprising?? Evidently CNN needs to interview Obama's preacher again, the Rev Wright, it's all about the message he's been preaching…

Wow CNN, what an enlighening poll. Are there any polls that show that Christians and Hindus have differing opinion on monotheism? Or one showing that ranchers and vegans have differing opinions about Animal rights?

Come on, this poll reflects common sense, and it certainly isn't news.

As a black American, I didn't watch her series. I know Soledad is doing her best and yes, she has discovered that race discussions sell more television ads, but I'm tired of it.

Blacks know the problems—so what is the point of going on national television and airing the problems. We need solutions, not pandering.

My efforts are on Barack Obama and making sure that he becomes our next president, not to solve the problems of black people, but to help the country move forward in a positive direction. As a black person I realize we have to solve our own problems.

I think its an excuse for failure….I'm not saying it never happens…but I would estimate that its far less than reported. How convenient it must be to have that in your back pocket…."they didn't hire me because I'm black" – when in reality….it was because you weren't qualified..or a bad fit for the position…"they gave me a bad seat at the restaurant because I'm black" – then why do I get a bad seat sometimes….(I'm white) – things just happen – drop the excuses….

Find common ground before it's to late!
Oil down $16 barrel since last week-now Dem. Congress looking hard at speculators- why would that happen if all legitimate.
Gas down from 4.11 to 4.04 average, % gas down APPOX. 2%-WHILE OIL DOWN-APPROX.-9%
Answer me this Rep. getting fat off oil supporting McCain- HOW COME GAS PRICE DOESN’T FALL AT RATE OIL DOES WHEN IT INCREASES AT THAT RATE!

SOMEONE ANSWER THIS –IF YOU CAN!

Obama 08, only way out of the corruption and greed of our so –called leaders

And this is a shocker????????

This may be news to some white people, but as a history teacher I learned this lesson quickly. My students made sure I saw things from their point of view. At first I resisted, but now I'm grateful for those students who taught me another way of looking at things.

White Americans are rarely discriminated against. But I'm a Muslim convert, so 9/11 brought its own lessons in prejudice. I would like to tell people that I can't "go back home." I was born here, and so were my parents.

Raw poll numbers describing differences between white Americans and black Americans are essentially meaningless. Unless you take into account at least income, party affiliation, and geography (urban/rural) all we can conclude from the poll results is that people who are slightly poorer but more liberal and more urban have one set of opinions, while people who are slightly richer, more conservative and more rural have a different view. A real comparison would be to ask whether rich rural conservative African Americans think race relations are a bigger problem than rich rural conservative white Americans.

The GOP is always saying how patriotic they are about America, and yet they don't seem to like Americans very much. This country is made up of a lot of different people and it's time we realize we more more brainpower seated at the table. That brainpower can come from women, blacks, latinos, Native Americans, anyone. It's not about color, it's about intelligence. We also want decent honorable people who won't sell the country down the river for a piece of gold, or should I say oil.

Well blacks and whites, for the most part, did not see eye to eye on slavery either.

Discrimination is not a problem for folks who are not being discriminated against. It is, however, a real problem for those who are.

That is because white people have their heads in the sand. White people are not comfortable discussing race issues. Like Whoopi told Lizzie.. We are not "balanced." The playing field is not leveled.

Whites like to sat it is, but it isn't. On the other hand, a lot of Black people are responsible for their own misery: not continuing their education, children they cannot afford, etc.

Why do you keep trying to bring race into the race? If the madia would do their job and report on the issues and plans the candidates have, then people can make their decisions based on the person, not their race! Get over this stuff already.

Race relations and Race discrimination will always exist. Not with just blacks and whites, but with other races too.
I see no point in making the issue bigger than life. An ignorant person (black, white, asian, etc.) will show their colors every day, it's just up to you to let something like that affect you. I'm black, an although I've been a victim of discrimination (and im only 20), I see others my age and not my race experience it too. My parents made sure I had every opportunity to make something of myself, and taught me that only person who can hold me back is me!

This probably won't get posted, most don't, but I am afraid racial discrimination does still exist in our country. I'm white and 63 yrs. old and if some comments made re: this election are any indication, there is no doubt many are made against Sen. Obama. I hope I will live to see the bright young people in our country bring about many needed changes. Of course, those making the comments are ashamed to admit it-I don't blame them-I would be too.
We have the opportunity to have an intelligent young man serve our country as president, I hope we don't blow It!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08

Of COURSE whites and blacks don't see eye-to-eye on race relations; it's a very relative issue. I am black, and while I don't think that everything in American society is a matter of race, I do feel that racism remains a pervasive issue throughout the culture. Whites aren't going to view it as negatively as blacks because they haven't lived in our skins and walked in our shoes — the same way I can't understand what life is like for a white person. It's all relative. I mean — look at how differently and knee-jerk whites acted in 2000 with the controversial Florida election results. Blacks were disproportionately disenfranchised in Florida voting places, but many whites — perhaps a majority — thought we were just "complaining as usual"….

please stop asking the black and white ?

Who cares what is race or you colour, come to Paris and you will see black girl mixing with withe boy, black man mixing with white girl, Asian mixing with black and white, Arabic mixing with white…

Who honestly care?

People really need to change their mentality in US because otherwise it will never change.

It's not the color which make the distinctions between people; it's their non sense and their stupidities…

And For all the pastor, minister, reverend or whatever who use the colour against one another, Christ himself knows that you guys don't belong to him because he came for all of us..

merci beaucoup

Has anyone asked white people how often they have been the victims of racial discrimination?

Of course, we would see it differently. We don't have the same experiences and have not seen the same things in our lives. I am biracial, look lily white. So my perceptions are different then both races. Its as if I am standing on the sidelines watching my ancestors win or lose. I have the white experience but the black lineage, far enough back in my family that I have never met them. But that drop of blood says that I am AA in the South.

All of our experiences in this country are good, bad or somewhere in between. Even in families, our experiences are good or bad. In one family, you can have 5 children that laugh and enjoy talking about a memory, and 2 other siblings remember it with horror. So even within a family, you can have two different viewpoints. Imagine the differences between 1 million people.

Times are changing. Of course it is changing slowly, but it is changing. The older AA people see a dividing line. The younger AA people don't see that line anymore.

Thanks MEDIA- for adding and fueling the racial hype this election year. Is there no other news?
Were they discriminated against becasue they were stupid or based on color?
By that I mean-what was the situation? Genuine discrimination because of race or discrimination of acting like an idiot?
Get real!
Your so called report has no evidence to back up the suggestions it makes.
What were the ages and socio-economic backgrounds?

Nothing but stupid hype….

So if this is true and racism is as pervasive as they are saying it is, then one could argue that Obama doesn't stand a chance in November.

This country does not belong to white people. It belongs to all people! The day white americans decided "what can I do to help" things will start to change. Thank God our youth are starting to see the light, because our many of our ancestors messed up and we are paying the price. We don't have to worry about Bin-Laden, we are our own worst enemy. A house divided cannot stand, and an unbalance scale is …A MESS

I think it's time for the so-called leaders in the black community to quit whinning and placing the blame for the problems within the black communties on discrimmination. Many of the problems can be corrected with the right leadership. Leadership that is focused on the real problems and not continually focusing on the word "equallity",which seems to be a buzz word or rallying cry within the black present leadership. When the black community comprices
only around 14-15% of the total population within the U.S., why should
they think and demand that they should share equally in running the government, industry or anything else in this country. Yes, they should have the same rights and priveliges that whites and others have, and I beleive they do, inspite of what the news media says. The problem is, that many, if not most are not taking advantage of the opportunities
given them. When immigrants from other countries can come here without even knowing our language and customes, and make a good life for themselves and their families and acheive a part of the American dream, then why is it that over 50% of the black community is still living like they were 30-40 years ago, in poverty. The key word
is hard work and desire, or lack of it and being locked in a mindset of depentance. It's time for the Black leadership to quit whinning and get
to motivating their people to achieve what others with lesser abilities
have achieved. With God, "all things are possilbe, only believe".

As long as Caucasians have an advantage in this country, why should they want things to change. What's sad is when minorities value the Caucasian race more than their own race, such as Asians and Latinos. It's really sad.

So, I'm white and descriminated by all the time when I go to a business that is either black owned or worked. I notice that when I'm up to pay, I'm treated like I'm "white". When a black customer goes up to pay, they are talkative and act like best friends. Why can't I be someones friend?

The government can't teach equality to our children. Parents, families and the village have to.

How crazy this country has been its beginning to be a Third World Country why is it that African American AA is supporting OBAMA by a margin of 95% and it is NOT Racist and if 70% of White Votes support McCain then they are going to say that the 70% percent white votes going to McCain they are racist. Why is it that the Liberals Morons START a racist comments on all their News such as MSNBC, CNN, and the rest of the Newspaper like NY Tines, LA Times and etc etc. Liberal Dem always start racist comments about race. I can only say that the Hispanic Community are to SMART for all of this Crap!!!!. Hispanic are going to vote on who is the Best qualify to lead this country!!!!! and the Majority of the Latinos knows that John McCain is the better leader for this nation of ours!!! and that is a fact. Liberals stop the Hate of RACIST and let the American People decide to whom they want to vote. By the way why won't you post WHY AA is 95% percent for obama is that RACIST you tell me? CNN post the comments!!!

Hispanic for McCain!!!

This country has had hundreds of years of stability for whites at the exspense of others, their chances of providing economically for their own is much greater. This is the reason they don't see the problem because they haven't endured what others have. Truth is when people are stolen, striped, chained, shiped, whiped,sold, chained again, told they are not human's, sold, sepereated, sold, murdered, THEN, run, hunted, caught, beaten, sold, starved, THEN set free with no place to go, forced into sharecropping (slavery), buy land only to have it stolen, get hung, beaten, raped, whiped, striped, and then have to march, sing, pray, get jailed, hung, beaten, JUST to VOTE, go to school, get books etc…this for HUNDREDS of years…there is a problem.

Ya think?

Race relations is a serious issue here! I guess the 89% of my race are looking the other way or are in serious denial!

Lets all talk openly and be frank about it with eachother and maybe it will be less of an issue we sweep under the table.

Yes, there are always going to be race relations problems in this country, but we can work to reduce those significantly. I think some white Americans don't understand the problems that some AA face, so when we talk about it people think we want sympathy or want you to feel guilty, or are looking for a handout. That's not the case, pointing out an obvious problem does not constitute what is defined as pulling the race card. We (black people) are not one homogenous group there are so many aspects to our culture, but people always fall back on the typical stereotypes and this is why we can't move forward. The stupidity of hating millions of people based on what u see on t.v. and the fact that their skin is darker than yours is absurd. Ironically, we might share 95% of your same views as far as religion, education, family and morals go.

You know why because of people like you the media that has controlled the minds of so many Americans for so long to fuel the race relations that exist today.

People are not born to hate it is taught…

Well of course they don't see eye to eye. Whites don't see racism as a problem to blacks because they are the majority in this country. They are the ones that are usually racist towards others, so they rarely experience it. Sorry, but alot of Whites are totally delusional. They have no idea the struggles that blacks and other minorities face.

I AM AN AFRICAN AMERICAN AND I SEE RACISM ALMOST EVERYDAY IN MY COMINGS & GOINGS…..

I ALSO SEE HOW RACISM IS SHOWING IT'S UGLY FACE ON THESE BLOGS WHEN IT COMES TO OBAMA AND THIS ELECTION.

WHITE AMERICANS CAN'T RELATE TO RACISM BECAUSE THEY HAVE DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS TO BE AFRICIAN AMERICAN LIVING IN A COUNTRY THAT MURDERED MY ANCESTORS JUST BECAUSE OF THE COLOR OF THEIR SKIN.

IT REALLY NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED…AND WITH THIS ELECTION PROCESS IT'S REALLY SHOWING IT'S UGLY FACE….SOME OF THE BLOGGERS SAY SOME VERY HATEFUL THINGS ABOUT OBAMA AND HIS FAMILY…..AND MY QUESTION IS: HAVE WE SEEN THIS KIND OF NAME CALLING IN ANY OTHER ELECTION….NO BECAUSE THERE WAS NEVER A AFRICAN AMERICAN RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT BEFORE…

IT SEEMS THAT SOME WHITE AMERICANS ARE AFRAID TO HAVE A BLACK MAN FOR PRESIDENT, NOT THAT HE CAN'T DO THE JOB, BUT JUST THE MERE FACT THAT HE'S "BLACK"….AND FOR WHITE AMERICANS TO SAY WE CALL EVERYTHING RACIAL WITH THE COMMENTS THEY MAKE ABOUT OBAMA….WELL ISN'T IT….WHEN I READ COMMENTS LIKE "KOOL-AID DRINKERS", GORILLAS, BLACK PEOPLE ARE LAZY AND ETC….

YES AMERICA…THE RACIAL ISSUE NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED…

My husband is white and most of my adulthood friends are white, but all my childhood friends are black and all my adulthood black girlfriends date white men but unfortunately I do believe that blacks and whites as a whole will ever be on the same page equally.

DUH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And this is news, HOW?????????????????????????

Obama is White AND Black mixed… who better to bring the race relations together. Maybe all you McCain supporters think that McSame is better qualified at race relations too? The only thing he's better at is continuing Bush's failed policies!!

White people cannot understand nor grasp the complexity of what Black people experience unless they wear black skin so for them to say no problem exists is just plain stupid and ignorant. I can't know how anyone feels unless I walk a mile in their shoes. BTW I am white.

yaw yaw yaw this is cryme time..!!
No really???Well let me tell ya, that even mongst blacks there's divisions.Whether ya're a lil lighter or darker, brown or half-Indian(coolie), makes a huge difference in those villages deep inside Equatorial Afrika( Cameroon to Ivory Coast ) up to the shores of the West indies, let alone the States..Remember the Jamaican song:
"If ya white ,it ahright,
if ya brown, stick around,
if ya black get back..!!!!..
I dunno in white communities, but even good looking latinos or chineses dont stand a chance facing the "ultimate blonde"…So i guess Racism is stuck ' ere on Earth, (tho it's getting kicked about quite a lot since Gandhi & MLK)…i'm out

And… you expected blacks and whites to see eye to eye on race relations?

We probably will never see eye to completely…but I think we all agree that Obama will be the next POTUS.

Why not do a story on "What's it is like to be a Native American' in America, now there is real racism there……

This is county has moved forward in the removal of racism, which is wonderful. It is time for t;he Media to stop using this to sell newspapers, etc. I grew up in the city pf Phila. and we all experienced issues with race in the 50 and 60's, Italian, Irish Jews Spanish and the blacks, but get over it , it was yesterday and that day is gone. let talk positive to have positive relationships with each other.

This doesn't mean that we white folks are dumb. We know, but don't believe that we are directly affected by it., so there is little reason for us to give it much thought. When we do put some thought into various situations around the country and the way we have heard some people speak, there is no denying that there is plenty of race discrimination.

You didn't tell us anything we don't already know? YES, America is and always has been unfair to blacks and minorities. Of course most of the white folks polled are not as aware of this problem because they have not walked in our shoes. I believe if they took more of an initiative to recognize and analyze this problem, we may be on our way to a more harmonized America.

AND THAT HARMONY MY FRIENDS, WOULD MAKE US AS A WHOLE, A GREAT EXAMPLE TO THE REST OF THE WORLD TO DO THE SAME.

Whatever! Being racial is just plain stupid! Americans, get a life!!! Besides its emotionally and psychologically consuming. Who needs that??

White Americans have not had to endure what many ethnic Americans have – especially African, Native, and Asian Americans. From slavery, Jim Crow, Segregation, Bigotry & discrimination etc.. all of these things have all helped many white Americans live fairly successful lives in this country. They've been given almost everything because of the color of their skin – schools, books, buses, the right to vote, neighborhoods, right to due process, educational & business opprotunities, salaries etc.. Many say "I didn't do it, my ancestors came from Ireland, scottland, etc.." BUT they all benefited from the enslavement of all of the above named ethnic groups. They benefited from segregation, Jim Crow Laws, discrimination etc. Any one who says there isn't a problem is a LIAR! and needs to check themselves!

Now there is some news.
That's like saying "Hey. Did you know that the military is very focused on Iraq?"
When you have one group of people who have been priviledged all through their history and another group who has not been so fortunate, they're not too likely to see things the same way.
Unfortunately, for some, the next president is most likely to be a major threat to the unenlightened simply because he is black.
They don't see eye to eye. That is about as subtle as a heart attack.

I am not surprised by these numbers. I am a white man and it wasn't until I married a bi-racial woman and adopted black children that I realized racism is still a serious problem in this country.

Perception lags reality. Older generations often keep older views. White racists are surrounded by whites with broader minds. The lack of criticism of Rev. Wright by the black community and the votiing concensus about Obama shows a different story. Stop the hate whitey stuff.

Count me in the 11% of whites who feel that racial discrimination is a serious problem. Those who speak of progress are always talking about some future "horizon" when we will achieve true equality in this country. If you're black, there's no reason the future shouldn't be now.

Duh. The truth hurts. A white American will never let his/her conscience believe that he she is prejudiced – well gosh darn that would mean that he/she is prejudiced.

I'm not sure that we do because we don't share some of the same experiences. I would like to encourage everyone, black and white, to watch this special. It might give someone who is not black some insight on what it is to be "Black in America".

It is ironic how the poll trolls measure racisim……America has had and always will have a pathological anxiety of racisim. It is a serious problem and we don't need the poll trolls to confirm with statistics. Racisim is racism…….to what ever degree.

Unfortunately, there will always be some discrimination. The best thing I can say about our youth is that at least race relations will be better (as long as we adults stay out of it and let our kids be together). Are things better than before, yes. But do we still have a long way to go, yes.

I understand why whites think it is better. They don't see the overt racial discrimination they may have seen from earlier times. But today's discrimination is more subtle, so unless it is reported, it is not seen, thus giving the illusion it is not present. People have to remember, its only been 40+ years since the '60's. Slavery was outlawed in 1865. It was 1965 (or so) before there was universal suffrage (the right to vote for anyone over 18). Things don't change overnight. It takes a couple of generations unfortunely.

Isn't Soleda OBrien the person who said "there will be riots in the streets if Obama doesn't get the Democratic nomination"?
Is that a fair prediction of behavior?

There is an old saying that might make a difference. It says " Walk a Mile in My Moccasins " and then no words would be needed. When the only perspective that you view situations in is only your own, your viewpoint is limited.

I don't think that people are willing to step outside of extremes for a moment. Frankly, I think it looks like this: in northern Cali, where I live, a lot of areas have racial issues licked. There are isolated pockets, of course, and I've observed racism in action plenty of times. Just like any other crime, it'll pervade as long as people hate each other and we've done the best we can. The rest of the racism is just a part of the wider battle against ignorance, fear, and stupidity..

The common perception out here, though, is that there are other areas of the country that have full communities where the vast majority are racist. I can't speak to that fact, but I hope it isn't true…

Blacks and whites dont see eye to eye on race issues, really? Now THIS is breaking news,lol. I dont think you really needed a poll to figure that one out!

There has always been discrimination against somebody in one form or another, and this will not change. It's human nature, sadly, so I can't see the problem ever going away. You can't legislate it away either. Blacks have more opportunities than ever, and we live in a world bombarded with images of black athletes, hip hop stars, etc. The cry of "discrimination" and racism" at every turn are old and tiresome to whites, and only get perpetuated by the likes of Jackson and Sharpton. Are there some racist people and incidents? Absolutely, but quit using it as a crutch for all the problems blacks continue to bring on against themselves.

Why are whites surprised that blacks have a vastly different view of the US than they do?

If Obama is elected president, which I don't believe he will, nothing will change for black folks. Because he's running for president, doesn't mean things have changed for all black folks. Bush is a wealthy white man. His presidency didn't help poor whites or improve their lives. So I won't place the burden of all African-Americans of Obama's shoulders.

Yes people. I'm a black female. I'm voting for Obama.

Racism will always be a problem in this country until we stop referring to each other as white, black, african-american, chinese-american, etc. Can't we just be American?

Is this supposed to be surprising? I'm not surprised. But I'm Black, so I guess it just turned out as I expected. White people usually think race relations are better than their Black counterparts do.

Who's correct? Depends on who you ask.

White people are in their comfort zone, they do not want to admit black people in America are treated badly, they do not have any idea what it means to black in America. This nation is the racist ration in the World, white people in American live in a box, the do not have the intellegence and will to see this world beyond race. It is sad but true in order to see change in america all the old generation need to go (die). I have faith on the new generation to change America.

United we stand divided we fall. The problem of race will not be solved overnight because of a Minority being nominated as a major party presidential candidate however thanks to the dialogue that has already been activated nationwide the opportunity for all races (White, black, brown, red etc) to find coming ground and move forward as one nation is very encouraging…
America 2008.

Whites owe nothing to Blacks or any other race. We are all born to do our best in the USA and are each one responsible for ourselves. There are sufficient laws supporting this premise and no excuse for anyone whatever "color" not to excel if they want to.

Good old American . . . it never falls. We just can't seem to get past the race factor in this country. We are a great nation haunted by the sins of discrimination and racial division. We can become even greater if we make racism extinct. . . . .maybe in another 50 years we can look past this ongoing sinful behavior we acquired 400 years ago.

I believe as the country progresses and the newer generation comes of age, a lot of this will stop. It has to.

We all live here, we're all in the same messes with money, gas, etc.

We cannot afford to be a nation divided by prejudice any longer.

Go Obama '08

Hey CNN ask this poll question.

( HOW MANY POEPLE THINK CNN IS COMING UP WITH THESE POLL QUESTION AS TO BRING UP RATINGS ) ?????

CNN you guys need to report the news and not try and make it up as you go along!!!!!!!!!

THIS STORY IS STUPID .CNN TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT..IF YOU ARE WHITE YOU SEE IT ONE WAY IF YOU ARE BLACK YOU SEE IT ANOTHER . AND EITHER SIDE DOESN'T CARE WHAT THE OTHER THINKS. DONT BOTHER TO ASK FOOLISH QUESTIONS……..

OBVIOUSLY BLACKS FELL THAT WAY-

WHEN DO I GET MY WHITE MONTH?
WHEN DO I GET TO USE MY COLOR OF SKIN TO JUSTIFY WHY I BEHAVE THE WAY I DO?

THE OBAMA'S DO THIS EVERYDAY -YOU PEOPLE MAKE ME SICK WHO ARE VOTING FOR OBAMA-

SICK SICK SICK

Really? Now that's breaking news!

I don't much care for articles that claim "Blacks this, whites this. . . " It presumes that alllllllllllllllllllll blacks think a particular way and alllllllllllllllllllll whites think a particular way.

Unfortunately, racism abounds on both sides of this fence.

I suppose we could sit and argue about who are the worst offenders but our time would probably be better spent taking the high road, make connections with someone outside our ethnic group. Don't just adopt a particular attitude because your friends and family think and feel a certain way.

The question allllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll of us can ask ourselves is do I perpetuate racism: am I part of the problem or a part of the solution?

Come to the south – it's still a problem. We are only 1 1/2 generations removed from separate water fountains. It's going to take awhile for the newer generations to stop learning hatred from the older ones. With that said, I think the outcome of this poll could be determined on age and location of the person, as well as skin color.

Hey Obama folks – After the Obama coronation in November, we can finally stop all these affirmative action programs which have divided Americans for decades. Finally no more victimization b/s

You wanted change, you got it

Stop affirmative actions programs.

ITS A PROBLEM BECAUSE MOST BLACKS LIKE TO USE THE RACE CARD. WITHOUT IT, THEY FEEL POWERLESS.

THE OBAMAS ARE PRIME EXAMPLE-

VOTE SMART-VOTE MCCAIN!

Of Course a white person would not identify with me being discrimnated against this Country is getting better in race relations every generation the thing is it is still Old racist White People out the {Mcbush} that don't want to accept black people as equal but every dog has it day. Obama 08

is this surprising? I could have told you that, cnn, and you wouldn't have had to waste your time on polling. try digging a little deeper next time to figure out the reason behind these views.

Yes, we still have some ways to go in this country regarding race as evidenced, among other placed, in this blog. I don think that’s really news, is it? As a country, we are working overtime to get past it and I really think we are headed the in the right direction.

When asked if they were racists, 76 % of Americans said "I'm not racist, I have black friends!"

Well, no kidding. Blacks and whites have different history.
Is this a newsflash for you? Duh!

There's a huge surprise…..who would have guessed that?

This is a stupid story. No two cultures see eye to eye on race relations. Wow!!! What a revelation!!!

Wow, CNN – you just figuring this out?