I think its Unfair to imply that African Americans are voting for Obama because he is Black just like its unfair to say women are voting for Hillary because she is a woman.
Contrary to what some think people vote for who they think best represents their concerns. So rather than imply AA vote for Obama because of his race at least first try to rule out his track record. He was a civil rights attorney an area that speaks to African Americans. He has worked on bias in the criminal justice system and worked as a community organizer in low income neighborhoods. So if you are going to conclude that AA are voting for him because of his race you would need to show that he has done nothing to address the concerns of African Americans. Same goes for Hillary as it relates to gender.
As far as the young and college educated you need to look at his stance on issues that affect the young. The war in Iraq, the environment, college education. All of which are issues that he has addressed and worked on in the past.
Finally as far as Republicans and Independents we can simply look at his platform he is trying to bring people together so that half the country doesnt feel left out of the political process. Maybe they find that message appealing.
I think to accuse people of not looking deeply at the issues is counterproductive because for one thing I dont see evidence that support it.
I think its Unfair to imply that African Americans are voting for Obama because he is Black just like its unfair to say women are voting for Hillary because she is a woman.
Contrary to what some think people vote for who they think best represents their concerns. So rather than imply AA vote for Obama because of his race at least first try to rule out his track record. He was a civil rights attorney an area that speaks to African Americans. He has worked on bias in the criminal justice system and worked as a community organizer in low income neighborhoods. So if you are going to conclude that AA are voting for him because of his race you would need to show that he has done nothing to address the concerns of African Americans. Same goes for Hillary as it relates to gender.
As far as the young and college educated you need to look at his stance on issues that affect the young. The war in Iraq, the environment, college education. All of which are issues that he has addressed and worked on in the past.
Finally as far as Republicans and Independents we can simply look at his platform he is trying to bring people together so that half the country doesnt feel left out of the political process. Maybe they find that message appealing.
I think to accuse people of not looking deeply at the issues is counterproductive because for one thing I dont see evidence that support it.
Carol