Comments on: Exit polls: Age v. race http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Palin and the Right Keep Tripping Over Their Narcissism « The Long Goodbye http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2081587 Palin and the Right Keep Tripping Over Their Narcissism « The Long Goodbye Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:14:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2081587 [...] exit polling Palin didn’t do well, Exit polls: Age v. race GOP vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin didn’t do well in exit polls. Sixty percent of [...] [...] exit polling Palin didn't do well, Exit polls: Age v. race GOP vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin didn't do well in exit polls. Sixty percent of [...]

]]> By: Gabriele Overweg http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2059708 Gabriele Overweg Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:36:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2059708 What a wonderful outcome of the election. It not only will strengthen this country beyond its borders, but also shows that the people of this wonderful nation have spoken and spoken well. I am a naturalized citizen and I am absolutely thrilIed to know that my vote made a difference. What a wonderful outcome of the election. It not only will strengthen this country beyond its borders, but also shows that the people of this wonderful nation have spoken and spoken well. I am a naturalized citizen and I am absolutely thrilIed to know that my vote made a difference.

]]> By: Peg, Canada http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2059189 Peg, Canada Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:20:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2059189 I truly believe that the age factor became an issue when McCain picked Palin. If he had picked a truly qualified VP age would not have played such a big factor. the thought of Palin having to step in as President was a scary thought. I too applaud the American people on choice for President. Race, Age aside I feel Barack Obama was the right person for the job. My gut kept telling me the US wasn't ready to elect a black president . I've never been happier in my life to have been proven wrong. I truly believe that the age factor became an issue when McCain picked Palin. If he had picked a truly qualified VP age would not have played such a big factor. the thought of Palin having to step in as President was a scary thought.

I too applaud the American people on choice for President. Race, Age aside I feel Barack Obama was the right person for the job. My gut kept telling me the US wasn't ready to elect a black president . I've never been happier in my life to have been proven wrong.

]]> By: BruiserBob http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2059187 BruiserBob Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:18:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2059187 Good Morning - What a historic day it was yesterday. I never post on these political post, however, I felt compelled to thank the American people, especially the white americans. In my whole life, I have never been more proud of the white people than I am today. I know that there is talk about the mexicans, blacks etc putting Obama over the top, however, if the white's don't believe and split the white vote, then Obama is not the president. In order to make america the greatest nation, we have to set the standard and yesterday's vote set the standard in historic fashion, it is easy to talk about it, but it is hard to be about it. Yesterday, white americans was about change and giving a charismatic and what appears to be a sincere candidate an opportunity to go to work for the american people. We got your back. BruiserBob Good Morning –

What a historic day it was yesterday. I never post on these political post, however, I felt compelled to thank the American people, especially the white americans. In my whole life, I have never been more proud of the white people than I am today. I know that there is talk about the mexicans, blacks etc putting Obama over the top, however, if the white's don't believe and split the white vote, then Obama is not the president.

In order to make america the greatest nation, we have to set the standard and yesterday's vote set the standard in historic fashion, it is easy to talk about it, but it is hard to be about it. Yesterday, white americans was about change and giving a charismatic and what appears to be a sincere candidate an opportunity to go to work for the american people.

We got your back. BruiserBob

]]> By: Mark L. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2059137 Mark L. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:02:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2059137 For me it was not about age or race, rather it was all about the CROOKED GOP !! Oh, do I need to remind everybody? 1. 1929 - Herbert Hoover - GREAT DEPRESSION 2. 1974 - Richard M. Nixon - WATERGATE SCANDAL 3. 1986 - Ronald Reagin - IRAN-CONTRA SCANDAL 4. 2003 - George W. Bush - 100% UNJUSTIFIED WAR IN IRAQ which had NOTHING to do with the 9/11 attacks and STOLEN ELECTION from Al Gore due to his brother's interference in So. FL along with his mistress Katherine Harris. Need I say more? The GOP is DIRTY !! REPUBLICANS ARE CROOKS !! And you MUST BE BLIND if you don't see it...But as they say, History always seems to repeat itself... Thank You G-D for President & VP-Elect Barack Obama / Joseph Biden !! For me it was not about age or race, rather it was all about the CROOKED GOP !! Oh, do I need to remind everybody?

1. 1929 – Herbert Hoover – GREAT DEPRESSION
2. 1974 – Richard M. Nixon – WATERGATE SCANDAL
3. 1986 – Ronald Reagin – IRAN-CONTRA SCANDAL
4. 2003 – George W. Bush – 100% UNJUSTIFIED WAR IN IRAQ which had NOTHING to do with the 9/11 attacks and STOLEN ELECTION from Al Gore due to his brother's interference in So. FL along with his mistress Katherine Harris.

Need I say more? The GOP is DIRTY !! REPUBLICANS ARE CROOKS !! And you MUST BE BLIND if you don't see it...But as they say, History always seems to repeat itself... Thank You G-D for President & VP-Elect Barack Obama / Joseph Biden !!

]]> By: Otis Wright, Jr. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2059118 Otis Wright, Jr. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:57:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2059118 Too much attention on the color of President-elect Obama's skin. He has been elected to represent all Americans. Let's get over race, why continue the nonsense of racial divide? There are more important issues facing this country we don't need more distractions. We need unity. Too much attention on the color of President-elect Obama's skin. He has been elected to represent all Americans. Let's get over race, why continue the nonsense of racial divide? There are more important issues facing this country we don't need more distractions.

We need unity.

]]> By: CC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2059115 CC Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:55:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2059115 What do you mean that RACE was not a Factor...what do you call it when 90% of Blacks voted for Obama...not in just one state but virtually every state...if that is not racism, I don't know what is. What do you mean that RACE was not a Factor...what do you call it when 90% of Blacks voted for Obama...not in just one state but virtually every state...if that is not racism, I don't know what is.

]]> By: TESAP;SAVANNAH, GA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2059109 TESAP;SAVANNAH, GA Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:55:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2059109 No sign of the Bradlet affect in many states except for those expected. I live in GA where Confederate Memorial day is an actual holiday, so I know race played a major factor here............ The country has spoken.... and thay said last night.....YES WE DID........ No sign of the Bradlet affect in many states except for those expected. I live in GA where Confederate Memorial day is an actual holiday, so I know race played a major factor here............

The country has spoken.... and thay said last night.....YES WE DID........

]]> By: The Cosmos Rocks http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2059106 The Cosmos Rocks Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:54:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2059106 »AMERICA! AMERICA Rocks! »DEFINING/MEMORABLE moments!=Wow! Ooh! »AMERICA! AMERICA Rocks! »DEFINING/MEMORABLE moments!=Wow! Ooh!

]]> By: The Cosmos Rocks http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2059102 The Cosmos Rocks Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:53:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2059102 »CELEBRATION time!=HURRAH! HURRAH! Ooh! »CELEBRATION time!=HURRAH! HURRAH! Ooh!

]]> By: Denise Lewis http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2059066 Denise Lewis Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:43:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2059066 As we celebrate this historical event let us be mindful that the greatest task is before us. When the music stops playing and the lights are turned off, we will be called upon to unite, work and sacrifice for greater good of our country. I believe that we will do so without hesitation and in a united front because Obama represents the type of leadership that will afford the vision of this country to unfold. God bless Barak Obama. He will lead, but we will all have a role in the shaping of our wonderful country. As we celebrate this historical event let us be mindful that the greatest task is before us. When the music stops playing and the lights are turned off, we will be called upon to unite, work and sacrifice for greater good of our country. I believe that we will do so without hesitation and in a united front because Obama represents the type of leadership that will afford the vision of this country to unfold. God bless Barak Obama. He will lead, but we will all have a role in the shaping of our wonderful country.

]]> By: Farrell, Houston, Tx http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2059061 Farrell, Houston, Tx Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:42:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2059061 Yes, McCain is too old and his judgement in picking Palin may be a direct result of the aging factor. McCain was never able to give a qualified reason why he picked Palin and neither did Palin, in fact Palin didn't know what a VP's does. The GOP had given McCain a thumbs down on Palin which gave him an opportunity to pick someone else, McCain ignored them which is more proof why McCain wasn't qualified to be president. Yes, McCain is too old and his judgement in picking Palin may be a direct result of the aging factor. McCain was never able to give a qualified reason why he picked Palin and neither did Palin, in fact Palin didn't know what a VP's does. The GOP had given McCain a thumbs down on Palin which gave him an opportunity to pick someone else, McCain ignored them which is more proof why McCain wasn't qualified to be president.

]]> By: Geo Joe in ABQ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2059052 Geo Joe in ABQ Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:40:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2059052 Yo Comrade - good buy and good riddance! Buy a round trip ticket. We'll welcome you back into our once again prosperous country if you choose to rejoin humanity. Yo Comrade – good buy and good riddance! Buy a round trip ticket. We'll welcome you back into our once again prosperous country if you choose to rejoin humanity.

]]> By: David Peter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2059050 David Peter Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:40:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2059050 McCain disrespected his opponent and the American people, and he paid the price for his lack of judgement last night. God's will has been done! GO BIG O!!!! McCain disrespected his opponent and the American people, and he paid the price for his lack of judgement last night. God's will has been done! GO BIG O!!!!

]]> By: Dixie AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2059047 Dixie AZ Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:39:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2059047 Is she gone? I'm tuning on ebay to see if the wardrobe is listed. Is she gone? I'm tuning on ebay to see if the wardrobe is listed.

]]> By: Roofin Reality, Houston, Tx. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2059045 Roofin Reality, Houston, Tx. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:39:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2059045 Bradley affect in reverse? Some hate-filled people on this blog, especially those worried about taxes, needs to go speak with Peter in Virginia. He seems to be a $mart fellow. And Harry in Illinois, http://www.huffingtonpost.com/paul-waldman/gen-clark-an... When asked by the National Journal in 2003, "Do you think that military service inherently makes somebody better equipped to be commander-in-chief?" this politician answered, "Absolutely not. History shows that some of our greatest leaders have had little or no military experience. ... I have advised that I'd be very careful about how much you talk about that, because you don't want it to sound self-serving." The person who said that was John McCain, and the presidential candidate he was talking about was John Kerry. Bradley affect in reverse?

Some hate-filled people on this blog, especially those worried about taxes, needs to go speak with Peter in Virginia. He seems to be a $mart fellow.

And Harry in Illinois,
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/paul-waldman/gen-clark-an...

When asked by the National Journal in 2003, "Do you think that military service inherently makes somebody better equipped to be commander-in-chief?" this politician answered, "Absolutely not. History shows that some of our greatest leaders have had little or no military experience. ... I have advised that I'd be very careful about how much you talk about that, because you don't want it to sound self-serving."

The person who said that was John McCain, and the presidential candidate he was talking about was John Kerry.

]]> By: TX Jim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2059037 TX Jim Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:38:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2059037 Bradley Effect ??? What Bradley Effect??? Bradley Effect ???

What Bradley Effect???

]]> By: Bert http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2059034 Bert Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:36:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2059034 We are so screwed. The economy will not matter when the terrorists start hitting us all over again because we have a weak President. How about Russia, I bet they're really happy too. We are so screwed. The economy will not matter when the terrorists start hitting us all over again because we have a weak President. How about Russia, I bet they're really happy too.

]]> By: gerri http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2059023 gerri Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:33:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2059023 All the right wing facists can follow Sarah back to Alaska and start your own country. All the right wing facists can follow Sarah back to Alaska and start your own country.

]]> By: West Virginia for Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2058990 West Virginia for Obama Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:30:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2058990 To Lu: To Mike Land: Why don't you leave the United States and go to a third world country where they are, like you, obsessed with insanty-producing apocolyptic dogma. Iraq, Iran, and the other religious nuts would be happy to include you in their jihad movement. And by the way, try actually reading the Bible. It has nothing in it that you listed above. Just spatterings of truth twisted by religious fanatics like yourself. On another note, yeah Obama! American has truly entered a new enlightened era. Obama/Biden 2008 For the sake of our children's future. To Lu: To Mike Land: Why don't you leave the United States and go to a third world country where they are, like you, obsessed with insanty-producing apocolyptic dogma. Iraq, Iran, and the other religious nuts would be happy to include you in their jihad movement.

And by the way, try actually reading the Bible. It has nothing in it that you listed above. Just spatterings of truth twisted by religious fanatics like yourself.

On another note, yeah Obama! American has truly entered a new enlightened era.

Obama/Biden 2008
For the sake of our children's future.

]]> By: West Virginia for Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2058977 West Virginia for Obama Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:29:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2058977 To concerned for america: Why don't you leave the United States and go to a third world country where they are, like you, obsessed with insanty-producing apocolyptic dogma. Iraq, Iran, and the other religious nuts would be happy to include you in their jihad movement. And by the way, try actually reading the Bible. It has nothing in it that you listed above. Just spatterings of truth twisted by religious fanatics like yourself. On another note, yeah Obama! American has truly entered a new enlightened era. Obama/Biden 2008 For the sake of our children's future. To concerned for america: Why don't you leave the United States and go to a third world country where they are, like you, obsessed with insanty-producing apocolyptic dogma. Iraq, Iran, and the other religious nuts would be happy to include you in their jihad movement.

And by the way, try actually reading the Bible. It has nothing in it that you listed above. Just spatterings of truth twisted by religious fanatics like yourself.

On another note, yeah Obama! American has truly entered a new enlightened era.

Obama/Biden 2008
For the sake of our children's future.

]]> By: Boye http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2058970 Boye Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:28:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2058970 concerned for america, spoken like a true racists. I was going to say you were just angry your candidate didn't win but "out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speakeths". Lu, as to your concern about Obama supporting abortion, I too think it is a mistake but what you have to realize is the values of one should not necessarily be imposed on the many. Lying is a sin, should we turn it into a crime? Abortion is a tough one, it isn't explicitly state in the bible as a sin. concerned for america, spoken like a true racists. I was going to say you were just angry your candidate didn't win but "out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speakeths".

Lu, as to your concern about Obama supporting abortion, I too think it is a mistake but what you have to realize is the values of one should not necessarily be imposed on the many. Lying is a sin, should we turn it into a crime? Abortion is a tough one, it isn't explicitly state in the bible as a sin.

]]> By: Brad http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2058937 Brad Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:25:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2058937 I honestly am not an Obama supporter. I wanted McCain to prevail. It is not that i do not like Obama it is his beliefs, idealogies, and most of all the democratic beliefs that abortion and gay marriage is okay. The bible directly counters these beliefs in several different areas. And in the Book of Revelations, it talks about the end of days and how times would be hard and the economy would be inbalanced and tumble. That there would be chaos and confusion. Many of this is happening as it was prophesied right before all of your eyes and you don't even see it. Why does God have to work miracles to show all of you that he exists when the very things that our country is going through right now is written down in a book you probably haven't picked up in a while. I have this belief and that the antichrist is coming to steal, kill, and destroy. Revelation says he will have many followers and many people who follow him, making himself look like a savior or messiah. This is looking out to be Obama. That is all i have to say for more information, there is this very popular book among christians called "The Bible" it actually has legit information and gives more direction to what is happening today than this "Obama" nation can give you. I honestly am not an Obama supporter. I wanted McCain to prevail. It is not that i do not like Obama it is his beliefs, idealogies, and most of all the democratic beliefs that abortion and gay marriage is okay. The bible directly counters these beliefs in several different areas. And in the Book of Revelations, it talks about the end of days and how times would be hard and the economy would be inbalanced and tumble. That there would be chaos and confusion. Many of this is happening as it was prophesied right before all of your eyes and you don't even see it. Why does God have to work miracles to show all of you that he exists when the very things that our country is going through right now is written down in a book you probably haven't picked up in a while.
I have this belief and that the antichrist is coming to steal, kill, and destroy. Revelation says he will have many followers and many people who follow him, making himself look like a savior or messiah. This is looking out to be Obama. That is all i have to say for more information, there is this very popular book among christians called "The Bible" it actually has legit information and gives more direction to what is happening today than this "Obama" nation can give you.

]]> By: AirDiva in NC for OBAMA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2058916 AirDiva in NC for OBAMA Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:23:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2058916 As I read the posts here, I think of McCain's speech last night. Not of what he said, but by the reaction of his supporters. Proof that Obama will be good for the country: as he mentioned his conversations with McCain and Bush in his speech last night, the crowd listened, and even cheered. McCain's crowd on the other hand, boo-ed at the mentioned of President Obama's name and Bush congratualted him by saying "what an awesome night for you, go have fun" not what an awesome night for this country. President Obama brings people together, makes them feel whole and a part of something. He makes everyone believe and hope and there is nothing wrong with that. In fact, hope is what this country was built on. They dared to dream and to hope of buliding a nation separate from Europe. Slaves hoped and dreamed of being free. Now it's time that we hope of being whole. As evident from the past, there is nothing wrong with hope. As I read the posts here, I think of McCain's speech last night. Not of what he said, but by the reaction of his supporters. Proof that Obama will be good for the country: as he mentioned his conversations with McCain and Bush in his speech last night, the crowd listened, and even cheered. McCain's crowd on the other hand, boo-ed at the mentioned of President Obama's name and Bush congratualted him by saying "what an awesome night for you, go have fun" not what an awesome night for this country.

President Obama brings people together, makes them feel whole and a part of something. He makes everyone believe and hope and there is nothing wrong with that. In fact, hope is what this country was built on. They dared to dream and to hope of buliding a nation separate from Europe. Slaves hoped and dreamed of being free. Now it's time that we hope of being whole. As evident from the past, there is nothing wrong with hope.

]]> By: The Cosmos Rocks http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2058867 The Cosmos Rocks Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:20:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2058867 »VICTORY! VICTORY! OOH! »VICTORY! VICTORY! OOH!

]]> By: pc http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2058865 pc Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:20:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2058865 To Concerned for America: You just spewed hate at your President...I believe that now makes you un-patriotic.. The concern for America is not Barack Obama, a man who is half black, half white, and Christian, and who represents the REAL face of the United States of the 21st Century. The concern for America is people like you who cannot look past color, or religion or fear to see that America has moved forward without you.. go back and reread your Constitution, and the First Amendment, and have some respect for the person that YOUR fellow Americans have elected as President. Hate and fear and ignorance are tools of the past...move forward and look past your nose.... To Concerned for America:

You just spewed hate at your President...I believe that now makes you un-patriotic..

The concern for America is not Barack Obama, a man who is half black, half white, and Christian, and who represents the REAL face of the United States of the 21st Century. The concern for America is people like you who cannot look past color, or religion or fear to see that America has moved forward without you.. go back and reread your Constitution, and the First Amendment, and have some respect for the person that YOUR fellow Americans have elected as President. Hate and fear and ignorance are tools of the past...move forward and look past your nose....

]]> By: andrew http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2058835 andrew Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:18:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2058835 For most people it wasn't at all about race, if Jessie Jackson ran for president he would not have gotten my and most of America's vote !!! It is simple, Obama was better versed on internal and international issues, was more genuine, and sounded like the only guy capable of redeeming America's role in the world. Now if only he can revolutionize the economy the way he did with campaigning. For most people it wasn't at all about race, if Jessie Jackson ran for president he would not have gotten my and most of America's vote !!! It is simple, Obama was better versed on internal and international issues, was more genuine, and sounded like the only guy capable of redeeming America's role in the world. Now if only he can revolutionize the economy the way he did with campaigning.

]]> By: Vera /AB. Canada http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2058771 Vera /AB. Canada Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:15:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2058771 Congradulations to the people of USA and President Elect Barack Obama, and VIP Joe Biden I am so happy for Obama/Biden and the American people GOD BLESS YOU ALL. Congradulations to the people of USA and President Elect Barack Obama, and VIP Joe Biden I am so happy for Obama/Biden and the American people GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

]]> By: pc http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2058729 pc Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:13:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2058729 To Lu: Forgive me, but good Christians don't promote hate, or war, or racism, bigotry, slader or fear either.... and if you thing Obama is not a Christian because he supports a woman's right to privacy and to choose, apparently you have not seen his beautiful little girls and how he relates to them. Perhaps if you got a clue, and tried to understand that supporting the right to choose, is not condoning abortion. Obama also calls on men to step up to the plate and be responsible as parents, to prevent unwanted pregnancies, and to take care of their responsibilities. You don't believe in abortion, and that's your right to have that opinion, but let me ask you... are you going to adopt and take care of all those young babies, left in dumpsters, or becoming wards of the state, because young girls feel they had no choice? Hmm... make sure and leave them your name and address so they can drop them off with you. To Lu:

Forgive me, but good Christians don't promote hate, or war, or racism, bigotry, slader or fear either.... and if you thing Obama is not a Christian because he supports a woman's right to privacy and to choose, apparently you have not seen his beautiful little girls and how he relates to them. Perhaps if you got a clue, and tried to understand that supporting the right to choose, is not condoning abortion. Obama also calls on men to step up to the plate and be responsible as parents, to prevent unwanted pregnancies, and to take care of their responsibilities.

You don't believe in abortion, and that's your right to have that opinion, but let me ask you... are you going to adopt and take care of all those young babies, left in dumpsters, or becoming wards of the state, because young girls feel they had no choice? Hmm... make sure and leave them your name and address so they can drop them off with you.

]]> By: Vixen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2058685 Vixen Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:10:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2058685 Anyone who voted based on race or age and NOT the issues has done a discredit to this country. Elections should be won on the policies in which the candidates stand. Anyone who says race wasn't an issue is crazy. CBS News interviewed at least one woman who said she voted for Obama because he was black. I love this country but I have lost some faith in the system. Did anyone really listen to Obama's speech? And I quote, "We may not get there in one year or even one term, but America -- I have never been more hopeful than I am tonight that we will get there." Read between the lines...his promises of change are not going to be there. I am an Independent. I don't care who wins as long as the issues are what are important. This time the issues were not the key ingredient. I just hope we as a nation can survive. Anyone who voted based on race or age and NOT the issues has done a discredit to this country. Elections should be won on the policies in which the candidates stand. Anyone who says race wasn't an issue is crazy. CBS News interviewed at least one woman who said she voted for Obama because he was black. I love this country but I have lost some faith in the system.

Did anyone really listen to Obama's speech? And I quote, "We may not get there in one year or even one term, but America - I have never been more hopeful than I am tonight that we will get there." Read between the lines...his promises of change are not going to be there.

I am an Independent. I don't care who wins as long as the issues are what are important. This time the issues were not the key ingredient. I just hope we as a nation can survive.

]]> By: Cody http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2058672 Cody Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:10:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2058672 Race does not matter in this election. It takes a wise man to run this country and i think obama is the one. Ever since the Republicans have been in the White House we have lost so many jobs and lost so many loved ones over in Iraq. Our economy is like this because the republicans have just worried about war and not the economy. Change We Need!!! God Bless America!!!!! Race does not matter in this election. It takes a wise man to run this country and i think obama is the one. Ever since the Republicans have been in the White House we have lost so many jobs and lost so many loved ones over in Iraq. Our economy is like this because the republicans have just worried about war and not the economy.

Change We Need!!! God Bless America!!!!!

]]> By: Richard http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2058668 Richard Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:10:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2058668 This election unfairly turned overnight into the hands of the Democratic party on the basis of economic turmoil that the Democrats had a significant hand in creating. The voting deserved to be closer, and the political dialogue from both sides better directed at all of the issues, not just the issue of the month. McCain/Palin better represent the wisdom that government should not undertake what is better done in the private sector, but Sen. McCain is old for such a demanding job, and Gov. Palin is largely unacquainted with national and international affairs. This ticket posed the risk that Gov. Palin would be unprepared to serve as President, should Sen. McCain fall ill or worse early in the four year term. Senator Obama is young, intelligent, and eloquent, but his political history is liberal, bordering on radical. The prospect of how much new intrusion of government into our lives might result from the pairing of President Obama with a Democratic Congress deserves our concern. Mr. Obama has pledged to reach across the aisle to end partisanship in Washington. If he truly means that, he'll have to lead from the aisle, not from the far left side of the room. We already know that Sen. Obama can be inspirational. Let's hope that he can also be practical. This election unfairly turned overnight into the hands of the Democratic party on the basis of economic turmoil that the Democrats had a significant hand in creating. The voting deserved to be closer, and the political dialogue from both sides better directed at all of the issues, not just the issue of the month.

McCain/Palin better represent the wisdom that government should not undertake what is better done in the private sector, but Sen. McCain is old for such a demanding job, and Gov. Palin is largely unacquainted with national and international affairs. This ticket posed the risk that Gov. Palin would be unprepared to serve as President, should Sen. McCain fall ill or worse early in the four year term.

Senator Obama is young, intelligent, and eloquent, but his political history is liberal, bordering on radical. The prospect of how much new intrusion of government into our lives might result from the pairing of President Obama with a Democratic Congress deserves our concern. Mr. Obama has pledged to reach across the aisle to end partisanship in Washington. If he truly means that, he'll have to lead from the aisle, not from the far left side of the room. We already know that Sen. Obama can be inspirational. Let's hope that he can also be practical.

]]> By: Independent in Ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2058667 Independent in Ohio Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:09:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2058667 <> Concerned in America give me a freakin break!!!! LOL What a sore and very ignorant loser!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't be such a racist hypocrite. GO AWAY!!!!! We are celebrating here, nothing you say can make our smiles go away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <>

Concerned in America give me a freakin break!!!! LOL What a sore and very ignorant loser!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't be such a racist hypocrite. GO AWAY!!!!! We are celebrating here, nothing you say can make our smiles go away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Joe The Engineer http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2058655 Joe The Engineer Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:09:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2058655 15 mins fame of Joe the Plumber and Sarah Palin is over. Joe, get a license first then do your job and dont forget to pay the back taxes. 15 mins fame of Joe the Plumber and Sarah Palin is over. Joe, get a license first then do your job and dont forget to pay the back taxes.

]]> By: Comrade nom deplume http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2058649 Comrade nom deplume Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:08:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2058649 I have seen this coming for a long time. The forces for our decline have been at work for decades, and the pace will accelerate as our leaders desperately scramble harder to prop up themselves and the system. American values, such as we knew them, have been on life support for years. Now we see the triumph of the entitled, the lazy, the trial lawyers, and those who simply feel "entitled." Tytler and others said that democracy cannot long survive once people discover that they can vote themselves largesse from the treasury. Time for those who can to take their cookies out of the jar. The US recently imposed an "exit tax." More measures are coming. If those who have succeeded, whether through hard work or dumb luck, don't put themselves beyond the reach of the avaricious, you will have nothing left. I am voting with my feet. My family will be protected. If it is "unpatriotic" to flee, so be it. I defect! I have seen this coming for a long time. The forces for our decline have been at work for decades, and the pace will accelerate as our leaders desperately scramble harder to prop up themselves and the system. American values, such as we knew them, have been on life support for years. Now we see the triumph of the entitled, the lazy, the trial lawyers, and those who simply feel "entitled." Tytler and others said that democracy cannot long survive once people discover that they can vote themselves largesse from the treasury.

Time for those who can to take their cookies out of the jar. The US recently imposed an "exit tax." More measures are coming. If those who have succeeded, whether through hard work or dumb luck, don't put themselves beyond the reach of the avaricious, you will have nothing left.

I am voting with my feet. My family will be protected. If it is "unpatriotic" to flee, so be it. I defect!

]]> By: Harry, IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2058648 Harry, IL Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:08:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2058648 This is a sad day for America. We have leader who has no experience. Let us watch the fun. Americans did not elect our war hero and who has dedicated his life for our nation. This is a sad day for America. We have leader who has no experience. Let us watch the fun. Americans did not elect our war hero and who has dedicated his life for our nation.

]]> By: Peter in Virginia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2058618 Peter in Virginia Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:07:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2058618 I am 63, white, live in Virginia, will find myself in the higher tax bracket...and you know what? I voted for Pres Elect Obama. If he does it right, and I believe he will, the economy will recover and for every extra dollar I will pay in taxes I will get back ten. And is not about race, except for the die hard racists that unfortunately still make a home here...so, if you don't like to have a president whose middle name is Hussein, and half black...MOVE TO CANADA or Chile or somewhere else way away from here, you are not welcome any longer !!!!! I am 63, white, live in Virginia, will find myself in the higher tax bracket...and you know what? I voted for Pres Elect Obama. If he does it right, and I believe he will, the economy will recover and for every extra dollar I will pay in taxes I will get back ten.

And is not about race, except for the die hard racists that unfortunately still make a home here...so, if you don't like to have a president whose middle name is Hussein, and half black...MOVE TO CANADA or Chile or somewhere else way away from here, you are not welcome any longer !!!!!

]]> By: BiggieD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2058564 BiggieD Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:04:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2058564 I'm confused. How can you say race wasn't a big factor. First of all, if they said race mattered, then they must be racist. How many people are going to admit that. Next if 10 people didn't vote for him because he is black and 10 people voted for him because he is black, how do you determine is wasn't a factor based on the question "was race a factor?" BRILLIANT JOB OF REPORTING. Barack won Ohio, he took 95% of the black vote (at least when I saw it), but he only won 55% of the total vote. Tell me race wasn't a factor. There are plenty of white racists, we hear about them all the time. NEWS FLASH racism in the black community exists and to a much larger degree. When need reform. We need it in our schools, community, and government. That reform must be centered around moral responsibility, but becareful, I think that religous values is defined as moral responsibility in the Liberal Dictionary. In closing, I can't help but to be reminded of an 80's TV show, Welcome Back Carter. I'm confused. How can you say race wasn't a big factor. First of all, if they said race mattered, then they must be racist. How many people are going to admit that. Next if 10 people didn't vote for him because he is black and 10 people voted for him because he is black, how do you determine is wasn't a factor based on the question "was race a factor?" BRILLIANT JOB OF REPORTING. Barack won Ohio, he took 95% of the black vote (at least when I saw it), but he only won 55% of the total vote. Tell me race wasn't a factor. There are plenty of white racists, we hear about them all the time. NEWS FLASH racism in the black community exists and to a much larger degree. When need reform. We need it in our schools, community, and government. That reform must be centered around moral responsibility, but becareful, I think that religous values is defined as moral responsibility in the Liberal Dictionary. In closing, I can't help but to be reminded of an 80's TV show, Welcome Back Carter.

]]> By: Independent in Ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2058560 Independent in Ohio Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:04:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2058560 <> I wonder how Christ would feel with the hate McCain and Palin have spread in this campaign. I also wonder how Christ would feel about McCain cheating on his wife. I'm not even going to get into abortion here, but I believe every woman has the right to choose. Obama doesn't want women to have abortions, women don't WANT to have abortions, but WE should have that right!!! Get real. <>

I wonder how Christ would feel with the hate McCain and Palin have spread in this campaign. I also wonder how Christ would feel about McCain cheating on his wife.

I'm not even going to get into abortion here, but I believe every woman has the right to choose. Obama doesn't want women to have abortions, women don't WANT to have abortions, but WE should have that right!!! Get real.

]]> By: AL Camacho http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2058499 AL Camacho Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:01:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2058499 Age had little to do with it. My vote for Obama was a vote for decency, morality and character. We now have a president who my 11 year old son can be proud of. I want to have respect for my president. How can anyone respect someone who incites hate for another American as McCain did? McCain's morals, character and judgement goes against everything that we teach our children not to do. Age had little to do with it. My vote for Obama was a vote for decency, morality and character. We now have a president who my 11 year old son can be proud of. I want to have respect for my president. How can anyone respect someone who incites hate for another American as McCain did? McCain's morals, character and judgement goes against everything that we teach our children not to do.

]]> By: Amber I http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2058471 Amber I Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:00:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2058471 To Concerned for America: No wonder so many other countries despise America. President-elect Obama is a Christian, and you are ignorant, and thank God your viewpoint was in the vast MINORITY of those voting in this great country yesterday. To Concerned for America: No wonder so many other countries despise America. President-elect Obama is a Christian, and you are ignorant, and thank God your viewpoint was in the vast MINORITY of those voting in this great country yesterday.

]]> By: Stacy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2058426 Stacy Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:58:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2058426 CONGRATS TO PRESIDENT OBAMA!! God Bless you! There will be soreness for a while, and haters from now till kingdom come, but like you said in your speech, YOU ARE THE PRESIDENT! CONGRATS TO PRESIDENT OBAMA!! God Bless you! There will be soreness for a while, and haters from now till kingdom come, but like you said in your speech, YOU ARE THE PRESIDENT!

]]> By: Amy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2058409 Amy Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:57:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2058409 @lu.. YOUR HATEFUL WORDS DON'T MATTER!!! JUST LOOK IN THE MIRROR AT YOURSELF, BEFORE YOU JUDGE SOMEONE ELSE!!! @CONCERNED FOR AMERICA.. READ THE COMMENTS I WROTE ABOVE FOR LU..... MAY GOD BLESS YOU HATEFUL PEOPLE!!! @lu..

YOUR HATEFUL WORDS DON'T MATTER!!! JUST LOOK IN THE MIRROR AT YOURSELF, BEFORE YOU JUDGE SOMEONE ELSE!!!

@CONCERNED FOR AMERICA..

READ THE COMMENTS I WROTE ABOVE FOR LU.....

MAY GOD BLESS YOU HATEFUL PEOPLE!!!

]]> By: COLORADO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2058383 COLORADO Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:56:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2058383 President Elect Barack Obama. I just love saying that. A great campaign has come to a close and now a bright new future begins for America. President Elect Barack Obama. I just love saying that. A great campaign has come to a close and now a bright new future begins for America.

]]> By: 3D http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2058334 3D Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:53:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2058334 All aboard the Obama Train for change. All haters, we have a place for you . . . up front, on the cow catcher. Fasten your seat belts and enjoy the ride. All aboard the Obama Train for change. All haters, we have a place for you . . . up front, on the cow catcher. Fasten your seat belts and enjoy the ride.

]]> By: Samy-NEw York, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2058278 Samy-NEw York, NY Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:51:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2058278 you won't find everything perfect with one individual. we all lack certain qualities; therefore, we need to focus on ths positive points Obama offers. matters such as abortion are controversial, so you can never say who's right. at least he won't be killing ppl nor destroy wall street you won't find everything perfect with one individual. we all lack certain qualities; therefore, we need to focus on ths positive points Obama offers. matters such as abortion are controversial, so you can never say who's right. at least he won't be killing ppl nor destroy wall street

]]> By: Lu http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2058255 Lu Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:50:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2058255 rick - What that reveals is that these "Catholics" who voted for Obama, like Obama and his "Christianity", are Catholic in name only. Obama has said there are many ways to God and heaven, Jesus said He (Jesus not Obama) is the only way. A wolf in sheep's clothing doesn't make a wolf a sheep. So much for the watered down church and our dumbed down public education system. To top this off with the liberal media it's little wonder Obama was elected. rick – What that reveals is that these "Catholics" who voted for Obama, like Obama and his "Christianity", are Catholic in name only. Obama has said there are many ways to God and heaven, Jesus said He (Jesus not Obama) is the only way. A wolf in sheep's clothing doesn't make a wolf a sheep. So much for the watered down church and our dumbed down public education system. To top this off with the liberal media it's little wonder Obama was elected.

]]> By: Harper http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2058192 Harper Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:46:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2058192 Truth be known. America is plural and will NOT stand for divisions based on color, creed, gender, ethnicity and religion. The thorough trouncing should give the GOP a clear message of the power of ideas, intellect and fundamental decency in administering a country of immigrants, a venerable "melting pot". Truth be known. America is plural and will NOT stand for divisions based on color, creed, gender, ethnicity and religion. The thorough trouncing should give the GOP a clear message of the power of ideas, intellect and fundamental decency in administering a country of immigrants, a venerable "melting pot".

]]> By: Salliesue http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2058186 Salliesue Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:46:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2058186 Race was never a factor in this race for me. Age only became so when McCain picked an unqualified candidate for vice president so that he could pander to the religious republicans. As a white, Christian, baby-boomer, pro-choice female, I felt that Obama ran an honorable campaign much more in tune with my Christian values than the hate-filled, divisive campaign run by McCain and Palin. I am truly proud to be called an American today - something that I haven't felt in many, many years. Obama will be an inspiring president, and his lovely wife Michelle will be such a wonderful role model for women all over the world. Race was never a factor in this race for me. Age only became so when McCain picked an unqualified candidate for vice president so that he could pander to the religious republicans. As a white, Christian, baby-boomer, pro-choice female, I felt that Obama ran an honorable campaign much more in tune with my Christian values than the hate-filled, divisive campaign run by McCain and Palin. I am truly proud to be called an American today – something that I haven't felt in many, many years. Obama will be an inspiring president, and his lovely wife Michelle will be such a wonderful role model for women all over the world.

]]> By: anjanique http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/#comment-2058179 anjanique Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:45:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29290#comment-2058179 Go Obama! Go Obama!

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