As an Iowan Caucasian, I’m aware of the stereotype viewing us as uneducated, behind the times, red-neck, hick farmers, etc…., but my proudest moment was when our state was the first to recognize and declare that race no longer matters in the political arena, choosing Barack Obama as our next Democratic candidate for President of the United States. I challenge other states, especially the South to step forward and do the same. We have traveled in the Deep South and I was appalled to see that racism is still alive and well down there. Get over it you arrogant plantation owner descendents ! Slavery ended over 140 years ago! To Gabe, Veronica, and Cynthia; you are blessed to be witnessing history in the making. Go forward with this in mind- your aspirations are commendable and POSSIBLE!

When Obama wins the presidency, it will be an awesome day for the entire world. I often teach my children that they can be whoever and whatever they want to be if they really believe and work hard. Having a role model in such a high position who looks like they do will only reinforce that message… and not just for african american children, but for children of all races who represent this diverse nation… the UNITED States of America.

What a wonderful day it is when a diverse group of people work hard to elect a black man as their commander in chief. The time has come. The time is now. OBAMA

this is an enormous election year – History in the making. Putting all race aside. Barack Obama and his wife Michelle are both so intelligent and think outside the box and will bring respect back to our Country. I feel this first family will bring us back on track in the world. I respect both of them as human beings.

My Grandson voted at school the other day (3rd grade). Barack Obama won. My Grand son told me, ” I didn’t vote for him because he is brown, I voted for him because he is really nice and likes people.” He told me, it should not make a difference what color your skin is because we are all human beings first.” Maybe we should all look at the world through the eyes of a child.

It has been a very long election. I will be glad when it is over and we can back to the business of the United States and its people. Someone has to mind the store and I am hoping it will be Barack Obama .

I am a 42 yr. old african american male who have been more than faithful to the democratic party..Too much so some would argue.If Obama doesn’t win and mind you I can’t think of a single reason to support that assumption..I will place the blame squarely at the feet of the so called liberal democrats who just couldn’t bring themselves to vote for a blackman.I’m talking about the people who voted democrat their whole lives and now all of a sudden they are “undecided”..Republicans are going to vote republican we know that..Thats to be expected..They are in my opinion the minority..Because the majority of the people in this country are forward thinking tolerant people..The repubs can’t win this thing alone and they know that..They are counting on the Bradley affect to rear it’s ugly head ,so they may continue to take this country in a downward spiral spin…Black folk have been going blindly to the polls in support of one white democrat after another..No questions ask..What is it that black folk vote democrat?..Some 92% I believe..

Low and behold here comes Obama…Finally we get to see something that white folks have been seeing their whole lives…A president that looks like us..And this guy “aint” shabbby he is the real deal..The most qualified of all four candidates..We’re not talking affirmative action nor quotas this man is the best man for the job!

I hear the pundits ask the question does the economy trumps race?..I have an even better question…Does starvation, foreclosure,job loss,retirement loss, and the lost of a few thousand lives in Iraq trumps race?

Well I guess some people would rather see a white hand reach through the kitchen window and pull the chicken out of the pot than a black hand reaching to put one in…Provided they have a chicken much less a window.I voted Clinton,Clinton,Gore,Kerry, and lastly Obama..I guess you can say that I am a “TRUE” democrat.If Obama loses you can be sure that will be the last vote I will ever vote for the rest of my life…So when the so called “liberal democats” get a candidate that they are more “comfortable” with ,good luck with that..

When I and 92% of other black folk turn our backs on you..

Kelvin

Seattle,Wa.

I mainly want Obama because he is smart, calm, thoughtful, honest, sincere and knowledgeable and open minded, and a man of THIS generation who can meet the demands of change to bring peace and prosperity and not be stuck back in the previous generations, previous wars, previous biases etc etc… but the fact that he is half african american is a bonus for every black child that ever had anyone make them feel less, or even to think they are doing well DESPITE being black as I have heard many say, need this role model to say, we are indeed all both created equal and treated equal and should be viewed and view ourselves and our parents and our children and our neighbors that way… for the man running our country, the most powerful important position in the world, is judged solely on his intelligence and abilities, and that he is half black… just makes him handsome and cool, and no one has any right to label him anything because of it, and especially not use his name or his church or his friends against him in ways to make people afraid of him… and if those latter attempts fail and Obama wins, its a new game in this country where equality will not only be completely expected, but will be the norm.. I hope.

I am a 31 yr. old African American female, who has been waiting to see McCain and Palin reach out to me. I am not Joe the Plumber, nor Joe six pack. Is that the their way of saying the majority of Americans are liars and drunks. I am a Christian and you could have including us in your plan to the White House. Even one of CNN reporters said he was the only black person at your rally today other than the secret service. So what is wrong with that picture? No one I know own 7 houses, nor spend $150,000 on clothing. How can you relate to the rest of the peoplein world who are struggling. That was your chance to be a true maverick and demonstrate reform in your own party. You Failed!!! We can’t allow you to fail us again!

A Republican white woman voting for Obama!!

If half black, half white Sen. Obama wins the U.S. presidency tomorrow, America would just have demonstrated that it had opened up to a roaring wind of change…change on all fronts. I can just feel it coming, and at this 11th hour of the campaign, I think most Americans can feel and breathe it, too. We need a president for ALL Americans, not a divisive one. He’s the man.

Obama will be our next president because is is smart, calm and is a born leader. All of my friends, co-workers, etc. have not mentioned the fact that he is black at all when discussing him. It is about time, and I can’t believe I am seeing this in my lifetime, that a black person will be our president. Are you watching Dr. King? Thank God all mighty. . .

Bev, Tonawanda, NY