Actual racism or a false sense of fear?

If you ask many leaders on the left in this country, you will more than likely hear tales of concern over a possible loss for Obama due completely because of the color of his skin, not the content of his character or politics.

Hell, even our jolly decrepit old neighbor Fidel Castro chimed in on this very issue, stating that “profound racism exists in the United States and that ‘whites’ cannot reconcile themselves to the idea that a black person … could occupy the White House, which is called just that: white.” (I have to laugh at the accusation that “White House” is a racist slur… in case you haven’t seen it before, it’s PAINTED WHITE!)

NOW… grounding all of this racism panic in some polling (yeah, yeah I know), Gallup has been focusing on this very issue as we get closer and closer to the election. The results show that overall, race has little to no effect on the election so far… in fact it could be more positive for Obama than anything.

Effect of race on your vote:
Obama
More likely to vote for – 9%
No difference – 85%
Less likely to vote for – 6%

McCain
More likely to vote for – 7%
No difference – 87%
Less likely to vote for – 6%

When split amongst the respondents races, this is the outcome for Obama:
Whites
More likely to vote for – 6%
No difference – 86%
Less likely to vote for – 7%

Non-Whites
More likely to vote for – 15%
No difference – 81%
Less likely to vote for – 4%

For McCain:
Whites
More likely to vote for – 8%
No difference – 88%
Less likely to vote for – 4%

Non-Whites
More likely to vote for – 5%
No difference – 81%
Less likely to vote for – 13%

Now… taking that into account, the data tends to show less of a negative racial motive behind McCain’s supporters aimed towards Obama and MORE of a negative racial motive behind Obama’s supporters aimed towards McCain.

If you ask me, Obama’s skin color will do more to HELP him, than hurt him. I have seen and heard FAR more from people along the lines of “I’m voting for Obama, gotta help a brotha out!” than I have the opposite.