(CNN) - Presidential candidate John McCain denied Wednesday that race will determine the outcome of next week's election pitting him against Barack Obama, who hopes to become the country's first black president.
"Look, there's racism in America - we all know that," the Republican hopeful told CNN's "Larry King Live" in a taped interview set to air Wednesday evening.
"But I am totally convinced that 99 and forty-four-one-hundredths percent of Americans are going to make the decision based on who is best to lead this country," he continued.
"These are the one of the most difficult times in our history... I have faith in the American people that they will make the judgment for the best of reasons."
McCain trails Obama by about 7 points in CNN's national Poll of Polls, and is also behind in a number of polls in must-win states as well.
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I don't believe anything that comes out John McCain's mouth. He has lost all the respect majority have for him.
He is now a sore looser.
We thee people's voices will be heard loud and clear this time around.
with terms being used like elitist, marxist,antichrist, muslim,and socialist .it is racist to the core ,because that is CODE
just dont vote for the inexperienced empty suit socialist and nobama aint the qualified one, the brainwashed followers have to know this, voting for him is just showing idiocy
McCain ... give it up. Your pick of that awful woman who is not only clueless but also divisive sealed the deal for you. You are done.
Mccain Denies racism just like Palin is denying that she is unqualifies for the VP Position.
Finally something I can agree with McBush on. Race will not determine the outcome of this election. of the ten states with the lowest African American population, Obama still leads you in 6 of them
How delusional!! Polls show that 20% of Americans admit they won't vote for Obama based on race. Let's see: 100%-20%=80%
Not only is he not good in economics, he's not good in math either.
McCain is either very naive or a liar
SEn McCain said "I am totally convinced that 99 and forty-four-one-hundredths percent of Americans are going to make the decision based on who is best to lead this country,". I guest that same total wil vote for Sen Obama/Biden. Go Obama/Biden
Wake up, and smell the coffee. Let's try about 30%
I dont understand why the democrats are so upset with Elizabeth Doles remark. After all most democrats pride themselves on being liberal and open minded. Most of them believe in Darwinism and look down their nose at anyone who believes in God as being stupid.
I wish you dems would stop being such hypocites. Remember if the shoe fits wear it.
all you have done is play the race card.
We need a "steady hand"!
Obama 08!
Racism is ignited at each McCain/Palin "rally" and McCain KNOWS this! You would think McCain had more honor than this. He is running such a shameful campaign!
Oh we believe you Johnny Boy! That's why you and that idiot from Alaska have been using every race baiting tactic short of the use of the "n" word. You're betting on racism and I think you're going to lose!
what does mccain know, he is the one that's been spreading devision across america, him and his moose hunter.
Sen. McCain doesn't mean what he says. If that was the case, he would stop with the racial overtures that are being made. He would correct the people that are calling Sen. Obama racial slurs and condemn the potential plot that was against him. He hasn't done that.
I don't want a president who thinks that is ok. It is awful how disrespectful they have become. I am not a fan of Gov. Palin. She is not smart enough to be president or vice president but her own party threw her to the dogs. How disrespectful can you be?
Obama/Biden
I hope someone plays back this quotation to McCain after Obama wins. He will need to be reminded that the best person won and that was what he called for
How can you deny racism when your campaign has played the race card? Don't get it twisted....McCain is counting on racism in the General Election.....but it isn't going to happen.
This Election is about HOPE and CHANGE.....not race.
McCain's Legacy will be his part in creating a division in our Country by his divisive and dispicable smear tactics used in his campaign, and inciting racism, hatred, and bigotry which we as Americans had worked so hard to overcome all of these years.
Of course race will play a role but in Obama's favor, not McCain's. Just look at the percentage of blacks voting for Obama; statistically, the numbers just don't work. An overwhelming majority of blacks are voting for Obama and that's just a fact. But ask them about his policies and I'll bet a large majority have no clue about his policies.
The important thing, John, is that you tried to play the race card and it didn't work. So why have you and you sidekick, Palin, tried every other name calling card? Morons.
Wow for the first time during this campaign, McCain has finally admitted what many already knew......America still has pockets of Racism.
Now that McCain has admitted this, maybe folks can get off of Murtha's remarks. I don't believe that there are so many blind folks living in this country. Blind or in denial.
Republican plan to vote for their candidate. The real question is whether or not racism within the Democrat party will have any effect on Obama's chances.
The Bradley Effect is in full force here in Pennsylvania . . . . Against John
McCain! People are saying that their voting for McCain to keep up small
town appearances, but word on the street is they are really voting for
Barack!
Dems unite 08.