Re: Election: Why So Close

Posted by Orlando Leibovitz on Oct 31, 2008; 5:48pm
URL: http://friam.383.s1.nabble.com/Election-Why-So-Close-tp1437678p1437903.html

Owen,

In my opinion, ignorance, fear and racism are major factors. A recent poll indicates that  over twenty percent of respondents in Texas believe Obama is a Muslim. What do you think the political race would look like if Obama were white? Also, many of the issues are complicated so people give up and
vote their reptilian emotions. There are still people that believe there are weapons of mass destruction in Iraq and that Saddam was involved in 9/11. For these folks Obama's middle name is not a plus.

O




Owen Densmore wrote:

Just as in the earlier elections with George Bush, I'm astonished at  how close the race is, not just who is winning.

When Bush won, it was really hard to believe: he's clearly incapable.   The Dems on the other hand, chose a poor candidate in the 04 race, so  that could be part of it.  And he did steal the race, but he could  only do so because the separation was so small.

But given the obvious failure of the Bush administration, why in hell  is this race so close?  Obama will likely win, but I simply cannot  understand why 45% or so really think McCain is better!

Its easy to shrug, and say most people are idiots.  Maybe.  But up  close and personal, you find this isn't true.  So what is the "ghost  in the works"?

    -- Owen



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