[FRIAM] Election: Why So Close

[Orlando Leibovitz]

Owen,

In my opinion, ignorance, fear and racism are major factors. A recent 
poll indicates that  over twenty percent of respondents in Texas believe 
Obama is a Muslim. What do you think the political race would look like 
if Obama were white? Also, many of the issues are complicated so people 
give up and
vote their reptilian emotions. There are still people that believe there 
are weapons of mass destruction in Iraq and that Saddam was involved in 
9/11. For these folks Obama's middle name is not a plus.

O




Owen Densmore wrote:

> Just as in the earlier elections with George Bush, I'm astonished at  
> how close the race is, not just who is winning.
>
> When Bush won, it was really hard to believe: he's clearly 
> incapable.   The Dems on the other hand, chose a poor candidate in the 
> 04 race, so  that could be part of it.  And he did steal the race, but 
> he could  only do so because the separation was so small.
>
> But given the obvious failure of the Bush administration, why in hell  
> is this race so close?  Obama will likely win, but I simply cannot  
> understand why 45% or so really think McCain is better!
>
> Its easy to shrug, and say most people are idiots.  Maybe.  But up  
> close and personal, you find this isn't true.  So what is the "ghost  
> in the works"?
>
>     -- Owen
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