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Racism and the 2008 Election

By Larry James
September 24, 2008


Experts point out that it's hard to quantify racial prejudice because many people who hold prejudices are not going to admit to it.

"The hardest thing in the world for pollsters to poll for, with the exception of sexual behavior, is racial attitudes and how it affects behavior," said Walter Shapiro, Washington bureau chief for Salon.com. Shapiro said while people might say things differently off the record, racial issues cannot easily be quantified. (Race could play big role in election, CNN)

We've tried to be polite and ignore the subject.

But, it's still here, isn't it?

We do ourselves no favors by refusing to talk about it.

A poll released on Monday indicates that the number of Americans who will cast their votes on November 4, 2008 solely on the basis of the race of the candidates could be enough to tip the election.

Can this be possible in 2008?

Take a look at the report.


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