If Barack Obama Was Not African American, Would Whites Accept Him?

Question

I think it is a shame that people reject him simply because he is African American. I think you need to look at the heart of a man and listen to what he has to say, rather than passing judgements on him because of his race.

Answer 1

Historically, "whites" are the people who stick the most to their own. They never vote for a non-white to be president, for example.

On the other hand, non-whites have often elected whites into office, for example in Latin America or India.

Thus, a country with a white majority will always have only whites as president, while a country with a non-white majority can still elect a white president.

In great part the fact that whites stick to each other through thick and thin and only help each other has made them successful. It'd be a good thing if other groups learned that lesson.

Answer 2

Very bigoted assumption of you Steven. If Obama is the best candidate for president, why press the race card? Let the man stand on his merits. After reading some of the other comments, I come to the conclusion that people need a wake-up call.

"GOP's say", "Whites don't". Are these not prejudicial stereotypical comments?

You answer these questions as if you have open minds, but you just repeat what you hear from CNN or other Liberal media.

Quit worrying about the color of a mans skin, his religion or gender. It doesn't matter if one is a republican of a democrat. Vote on issues you believe in. Take the issues that you hold most dear and see which candidates most closely match your convictions, then cast your vote. That is the only way you yourself can say you voted with your heart and conscience, and not because of peer preasure, or blinded bi-partisan BS.

Answer 3

People have a fear of the unknown. We've never had a minority as President before, and Barack Hussein Obama isn't a very American-sounding name. In the beginning of his candidacy many people confused him with Osama Bin Laden. Of course there will always be some people who are racist, but if people listen to some of his speeches and study his policies then I don't think his race will be a big issue. The problem, as always, is the casual voter who just votes on first impressions.

Answer 4

We should note that Obama isn't African-American. He's Nigerian-American, and that's a different thing (if you've ever had friends who were actually from Africa you'd know what I mean).

Anyway, I think that there are still racists in this country who won't vote for Obama merely because he's half black. But I think the fact that Obama is now ahead in a white-bread place like Iowa shows that those old, dead attitudes are finally changing.

Answer 5

1) Not all white people voted for Obama in '08 due to political differences so I doubt they'll vote for him in 2012 2) Mehh, does anyone care about the NAACP nowadays? I respect their actions in the past & yes there may be some more work to be done but they're not of much importance 3) The NAACP will never disband, deal with it 4) Wtf, this is a dumb question. D:

Answer 6

I don't think it is fair to generalize - many whites will vote for Obama. In fact, right now I am watching CNN's coverage of the Oprah - Bama tour & there are more white faces in the crowd than black. But unfortunately there are many people, of all genders, races, & religions, who only trust someone who looks like them, or believes like them. It is unfortunate, & I would even say ignorant. But it is the current reality. I hope this will change, but it will be a long time coming, I am afraid.

Answer 7

I've not heard anyone voice a rejection of him because of his membership in a particular racial classification. Although it would certainly be a shame for him to be rejected solely on that basis, it would be equally wrong for him to be accepted or embraced, solely on the same basis.

Answer 8

I am white and I accept him. I'm in fact voting for him. Why do you assume that ALL whites are against having an African AmericanPresident? I don't care if he's purple with green stripes. I'm still voting for the best man or woman for the job.

Answer 9

Frankly, I don't give a damn what nationally, religion, or culture he is from. I back him because I love most of the views he is for.

I would think the majority of those who aren't for him are simply rejecting his political views, not his color.

Then again there will always be some racist prejudged individuals.

--Russian and Canadian. 'White" I guess.

Answer 10

Why do you say it's a lie he was raised as a Muslim? He was. The fact that he denies it does not assist him, either. Documentation is on file to prove it.
Barack Obama needs to spend more time as a senator before he runs for President. He (like Hillary) need to actually accomplish something significant in public service before they purport to be qualified for the highest office the world has to offer. That, and not the fact that he is black, makes him suspect as a candidate. And that is not just to whites, but every race and ethnicity in existence.