^Obviously it's present, but I feel it's mostly counteracted by those who are voting for President Obama simply because he's black. I think the majority of those who aren't voting for him in the primary are doing so for a vast array of other reasons (and the same can be said for those that do vote for him).

 

 

Agreed.

I've heard several Kentucky Democrats say that they "aint voting for no n_____". Since Kentucky seems to favor "uncommitted" more than other similar red states I think it's safe to assume that there are a higher percentage of Dems here of that mentality than in other states.

I've heard several Kentucky Democrats say that they "aint voting for no n_____". Since Kentucky seems to favor "uncommitted" more than other similar red states I think it's safe to assume that there are a higher percentage of Dems here of that mentality than in other states.

 

Or a larger percentage of lazy Obama supporters who decided to stay home.

Or a larger percentage of lazy Obama supporters who decided to stay home.

 

I didn't know I could vote but I still wouldn't have voted. I'm as guilty as Geor....I mean guilty as charged.

Some of them are, yes, I'd guarantee it. But it's definitely not something I'd paint with a broad brush since we just can't know. Ultimately, I don't care.

 

Bingo.

Is voting "Uncommitted" anything like voting "Present"?

My way of thinking is that an "Uncommitted" vote during a primary in which someone basically runs unopposed or a vote for a candidate that is no longer actively seeking the position is a vote of no confidence for the presumed winner of the election. I nearly voted "Uncommitted" in the Republican primary just because I'm not on board completely with Romney, instead I threw away a vote. I voted for a candidate that I did like better, knowing it wouldn't change the outcome.

In an October 17–20, 2008, NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll of registered voters, 2% said race made them more likely to vote for Barack Obama, 4% said it made them less likely to do so, and 2% were not sure. Race was not a major factor for the other 92% (margin of error was ±2.9%).

http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/sections/news/081021_NBC-WSJ_Poll_Full.pdf#page=26

 

According to MSNBC/Wall St Journal Race was not a major factor in the 2008 election. Not sure I believe that has I know some on both sides of the election that race was the only factor.

I didn't know I could vote but I still wouldn't have voted. I'm as guilty as Geor....I mean guilty as charged.

 

I would have done the same thing in a similar situation. When I've supported a sitting president who was unopposed in a primary, it really depended on what else was happening on the tickets as to whether or not I made the effort.

Do you think President Obama's thoughts on coal and the coal industry might have played a big role in the voting decision through out Appalachia? I don't remember Kerry being perceived any where near the coal enemy that President Obama is perceived.

 

The Obama administration, along with the EPA, have really hurt the coal industry. This vote is a direct result of this, with the economy, unemployment and gas prices also contributing, with race being very far down the list.

I just want someone, as well as a congress who will lead us out of the damned crap we are in! IF they do it to solve tjhe debt issue (now at 15 trillion) we will all suffer for a few years, but we will get out of this mess! I still see us defaulting within a few years!

I just want someone, as well as a congress who will lead us out of the damned crap we are in! IF they do it to solve tjhe debt issue (now at 15 trillion) we will all suffer for a few years, but we will get out of this mess! I still see us defaulting within a few years!

 

Completely agree, I don't care at all about race, religion, political party, gender.....the country needs a leader who can steer us away from an economic crisis.