Since Im black am I legally obligated to vote for Barak Obama should he decide to run?

Question

I mean he is black and he is a democrat.

Answer 1

In my opinion, You have to vote for the right man or woman for the right job. Race should not be an issue because, our Country needs a good leader for our 21 TH Century. 2008 is going to be a New Era for America and we desperately needs a few good man.

Answer 2

I don't quite understand if you are making a joke of some sort or being sarcastic, but obviously you are not LEGALLY obligated to vote for Barack Hussein Obama or anyone for that matter.

Your later comment, "I mean he is black and he is a democrat" is also troubling because he is just as much white as he is black (mother was white). In fact, he was raised by his white mother since he was 2 years old and I think his upbringing (mostly in Indonesia, by the way) would play a larger role in his character and personality traits than the color of his skin.

It is dangerous when we start to judge people by the color of their skin rather than who they really are. Take a close look at all the candidates and make an educated decision for someone that you believe will be good for America. Also, if you also feel that you are a democrat simply because you "should be", I would challenge you to take a look at candidates outside of your party. Maybe with an open perspective you might find someone that better appeals to your idea of how America should be run.

Answer 3

There our lots of Democrats that are Black, but most of them like you and I are not otherwise eligible. Barrack Obama has the voice and the presence that the Democrats and the Country have not had for decades. He is also multicultural, multilingual and a United States Senator.
He serves on the Intelligence Committee and is privileged to Secret information about the well being or danger to the Country.
He served in Government as a representative in his home State of Illinois before being elected to the Senate.
He has written two books about his self and both are excellent books. So, Mr. Barrack Obama has a lot going for him, and people like him, and because they like to hear him speak, and he is making remarkable head way in the political arena.
To ignore him is to miss an already wonderful and powerful speaker who talks for everyone and is able to communicate across the isle.
He is someone you need to know about!

Answer 4

AP ran an article a few days ago about how black Americans don't really relate to Obama as musch as the media would have you believe. Seems Obama is more the "darling" of the white liberal.

"WASHINGTON (AFP) - US political darling Barack Obama has received enthusiastic support for a possible 2008 presidential bid -- except from fellow African-Americans, a group many believed would be among his staunchest backers.

In contrast to the effusive reception Obama has received from white Americans, many US blacks so far have been cool, saying that while they may share skin color with Obama, they do not have a common culture or history."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20061221/ts_alt_afp/usvoteobamarace2008_061221085638

Answer 5

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You are not obligated to vote for a person due to race or party. You should vote for the person that you think is most qualified. Obama is not experienced enough to run the country yet.

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Some one should have said that when bush was running

Answer 6

You are not obligated to vote for a person due to race or party. You should vote for the person that you think is most qualified. Obama is not experienced enough to run the country yet.

Answer 7

i'm balloting for Clinton (now no longer utilising actuality she's a woman, the two). i'm soft with Obama, even nonetheless. If he gets Dem nomination, i visit vote for him indoors the election. i would not be balloting for him utilising actuality he's black. As an Asian woman, i do now no longer relate to a black guy plenty greater suitable advantageous than I do to somebody of yet yet another race. he's a minority, beneficial, despite the fact that that is not corresponding to he's an Asian individual. If there grew to become an Asian indoors the race i could be tempted to vote for the guy utilising actuality an Asian President could motivate greater suitable Asians into U.S. politics, and in line with threat do greater suitable for Asian human beings. It relies upon on the candidate.

Answer 8

No Way! We vote on ISSUES not on RACE. I am not saying he shouldn't be president or anything and that is just fine if a black person becomes a president but there is something more important than skin color.

Only vote for him if you feel like he would be a great president. Ok?

Answer 9

You ain't legally obliged to vote for nobody you don't want to vote for. By the way ,congratulations for voting at all-most people don't seem to be politically astute enough to do it these days.!

Answer 10

You are only obligated to vote for the person who you feel will best represent your wishes of this government. If you vote for him simply because he is black, you wasted your vote. If you want to vote for him, vote for him because you feel he is most worthy.