Absolutely - but in order for that to happen, there has to be a first. Once you've had a black president, another black candidate running for president would be treated as any other candidate, black or white.
I agree, Wendy. There has to be a first, just like, once upon a time, there was a first Democrat and a first Republican. And while Obama was not my choice candidate, it was an amazing realization that this man was able to bring down the race barrier and do something that many people thought wouldn't happen in our lifetime.
I admit that the flawed logic about black people voting for Obama only because he is black made me raise my eyebrows. I'm not black -- nor am I white, so does that mean I didn't vote because there wasn't a candidate up there waving an Indian flag? I don't think so. I voted for McCain, and wait ... let me check ... :::flips over to CNN::: Yep, he's still white.
And shame on our media for keeping people ignorant of so many issues.
I'd say that is an ignorant statement. This election has had more coverage than any other, starting long before the primaries. It was a rare night to not sit down for dinner or having morning coffee without John, Barack or Hillary.
Newspapers spent pages and pages going over the issues, covering the primaries, giving voters information. Web sites provided detailed information about state initiatives, as well as candidates.
Then again, some people just want someone to blame.
