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"It shows that a substantial portion of white Americans still harbor negative feelings toward blacks."

But I bet it doesn't say a thing about the negative feelings black Americans feel toward Whites, does it?

Here is the rest of the poll -

The poll, however, shows that blacks and whites see racial discrimination in starkly different terms. When asked "how much discrimination against blacks" exists, 10 percent of whites said "a lot" and 45 percent said "some."

Among blacks, 57 percent said "a lot" and all but a fraction of the rest said "some."

Asked how much of America's existing racial tension is created by blacks, more than one-third of white respondents said "most" or "all," and 9 percent said "not much." Only 3 percent of blacks said "most" or "all," while half said "not much at all."

Nearly three-fourths of blacks said white people have too much influence in American politics. Only 12 percent of whites agreed. Almost three times as many blacks as whites said blacks have too little influence.

Far more blacks than whites say government officials "usually pay less attention to a request or complaint from a black person than a white person."

One in five whites have felt admiration for blacks "very" or "extremely" often. Seventy percent of blacks have felt the same about whites.

I doubt you'll have to "suppose" Obama will win...I believe he will....unfortunately.

Of course the Democrats will challenge if they loose! That's what they do. They are playing a dangerous game here, playing the race card (and it does always come from that side). What do they want? Riots if the black guy doesn't win?? I'm not voting for him but not because he's black. I'm not voting for him because he is a far left liberal with radical left ties who lacks judgement and the experience to lead our great country.

I sure pray you're right blu.....i just don't see it though. You said it yourself, between his radical past and associations, Should have been enough for him to loose to Hillary...he didn't...and far too many are still enamored with him, not too mention the biased/liberal media which has entirely too much influence.

fgeason -
I understand racism exists, but constantly bringing it up and rubbing everyones' faces in it will never change attitudes. I work with many black professionals, and whether you believe it or not, race is a non-issue they're just co-workers.

As long as race pimps like Jackson and Sharpton can make a buck, racism will exist.

You know, Bush gets dumped on for not having an 'exit strategy' for the war in Iraq. What is the exit strategy for this 40-year war on racism? What is victory? When will things be equal?

News flash folks, Senator Barack Obama is NOT black! He is bi-racial. And he was raised in a white household. I think we do his mother's memory as well as his grandparents a grave disservice by only recognizing his African heritage. Those who won't vote for him based on race refuse to recognise that he has any caucasian blood running through his veins. Those among you who WILL vote for him based solely on race say "Yeah his mom was white, BUT..." Now is this blog about race, or is this blog about Obama's race?

Greeny your talking about the Burbs where we are all civil white or black. Sorry I should of said DETROIT. I have black friends too that are better people than some whites I know. By the way you can still get drugs in the Burbs. Guess where they come from

I don't know where people are getting this arrogant impression that Obama should win! The polls don't poll everyone! Many people lie anyway ,especially when you got idiots calling you during dinner time about who ya gonna vote for. It's really none of their business anyway,so I never tell them the truth!!

The only people who have even mentioned race is obama and his supporters. I am black and i definitely will not be voting for this guy! No way! It has everything to do with his views and his charlatan character and nothing else.

Why should blacks vote for this guy simply because he is black, but tell whites they should not vote for the white guy for the same exact reason or they are considered racist?

It's a stupid way of thinking by whites and blacks who are supporting Obama !

I think that what a lot of you bloggers are missing is that african americans have voted for caucasions running for president 100% of the time, and historcally have voted democratic by 92 percent. The fact is is that whovever would have emerged as the democratic nominee would still get 92 percent of the african american vote, so the argument that african americans would vote for Obama just because of his race is the dumbest thing I've heard. Perhaps these historical facts will awaken your common sense.