I know many of you have seen these pictures already, but I’m still in awe. As I came across these new pictures, I was amazed at the turn out. 75,000 people came out to support Barack Obama in Oregon. After the West Virginia Primary, I knew racism was alive, I just didn’t know that nearly 20% would have the courage to admit that they didn’t vote for Obama because he was black, or as one woman put it: “of the other race.” In Kentucky one man believed Obama was part of a sleeper cell, and that he was a Muslim ready to attack when the time came. Then I realize, they are the rural uneducated poverty stricken voters for a reason, they rather vote against their best interest than vote for something different. I’m not saying this because Obama didn’t win West Virginia, I’m saying this because those interviewed said race and religion was the factor. I know all these people don’t represent the state of West Virginia, but 20% is a high number.
Then there is Oregon, where people are more educated…I’m just saying…Wow!
[Source: The Oregonian]
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rawdawgbuffalo
Comment made on 05/20/2008 @ 08:58
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80 k says he got it on lock
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Armine A
Comment made on 05/20/2008 @ 11:14
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I just feel so shamed for this prejudice. People should give credit to his program not to his color or religion!
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Quick
Comment made on 05/20/2008 @ 12:46
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…this is an amazing turn out. I was watching CNN the other night, and they were interviewing Hilary, and she still has strong hope that SHE will the the Democratic candidate. I personally know “individuals” who won’t vote for Obama, because he is black, but they won’t admit that that is the reason why, but i know it is.
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Lisa C
Comment made on 05/20/2008 @ 15:29
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It was AMAZING!!!!!
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Shelia
Comment made on 05/20/2008 @ 16:36
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Is this too rich or what? Incredible!! I’m not the least bit surprised, but so glad to see it.
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clnmike
Comment made on 05/20/2008 @ 21:27
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Key words right there “where people are more educated”.
If not for that I wonder if there would be any love affair for Obama amoung whites.
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Kid Funkadelic
Comment made on 05/21/2008 @ 06:40
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I just read on another site that the Guiness book of world records will put it down as the largest gathering of a political rally EVER in the state.
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OBAMA
Comment made on 05/21/2008 @ 06:57
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The only reason i voted for obama is cuase i dont like hilary, i know hes black and muslim but still i hate hilary.
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MG
Comment made on 05/21/2008 @ 08:59
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@ Obama: You got jokes…
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sHaE-sHaE
Comment made on 05/21/2008 @ 12:33
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I’m not surprised either and I find it disturbing that Hillary wouldn’t just shake hands & go back to her corner at this point.
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