Is It Really a Woman/Blue Collar Thing?

[DemocracyInaction]

In places like PA, Ohio, IN, there was, of course, a large Hillary vote...and that's perfectly fine. What is not fine is that these same voters overwhelmingly (like in the 70th percentile) went to the nearest exit pollster and said "race mattered" in their vote. That's racism and there's no other way to stick lipstick on it. Pundits keep saying how Obama must connect with these disappointed women and the blue collar crowd. Obviously, this isn't an "issues" thing or that stupid "elitist" crap. It's isn't a woman or a blue collar thing. It's race. What's sickening is that so many Democrats are still like this. In the general election if they prefer to vote for their own middle-class extinction then I guess it tells us that nothing can save these people from self-destruction. America's original sin may become it's gravestone!

[Crazy Dave]

1. I was really surprised too at the number of democrats who admitted that

And I'm sure the numbers are even higher from those who wouldn't admit it. In their minds it's ok to discriminate against race but not gender which are both wrong.

[Median Democrat]

2. Look At Texas - Clayton Williams NARROWLY Lost to Ann Richards

Even though he (1) said that rape victims should just sit back and enjoy it, (2) described what he would do to Ann Richards if she were a head of cattle, (3) bragged about frequenting prostitutes across the board in Mexico, and (4) refused to shake Ann Richards' hand before a debate. Despite this incredible gaffes, Clayton Williams almost won. Indeed, he is still influential in the GOP as was evidenced by the $300,000 he raised for McCain, and the fact that he was scheduled to host a fundraiser for John McCain.

This is why I say that there is a lot of racism and sexism that still exists and resonates well with voters. However, I do think that this racism and sexism is much more prevalent among the GOP. It is no small accident that Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama were battling for the Democratic nomination, rather than the GOP nomination.

Still, you have to move forward. I think that the battle for the Democratic nomination was so tough, because Obama and Hillary were such strong candidates. Has there ever been a stronger showing by a female candidate for President? Has there been a more dynamic and charismatic candidate for President in recent memory than Barack Obama? Both are individuals who overcame prejudices to achieve great academic succcess, then political success.

So, yes racism and sexism persist. However, Obama and Clinton demonstrate that progress is being made. However, for that progress to continue, each of us has to take ownership of this campaign and make it happen.