Word: racial
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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...much of Obama’s ability to obtain whites’ support was due to his unusual racial heritage—the grandparents from Kansas, the father in the United States on a student visa, the visible and unembarrassed biraciality? Is it now possible that white voters will be equally enthusiastic about an African American candidate descended from slaves...
...will daily interactions between whites and nonwhites change? Will there be less discriminatory treatment in jobs, health care, education, or the criminal justice system? Conversely, will people of color see racial consciousness as more optional and less necessary, so that their identity as an economic conservative or stamp collector can come to the fore...
...Voters Decide I resent David von Drehle's implication in "The Limits of Race" that whites who vote against Obama do so for racial reasons [Oct. 20]. Obviously race influences some voters, but what about blacks? Certainly some African Americans will vote for Obama because he is black. How many of these voters will cancel out white voters who vote for the wrong reasons? James C. Perley, LITTLE SIOUX, IOWA...
...professor Tony Greenwald of the University of Washington. The three scientists are collaborating on “Project Implicit,” a research Web site which allows visitors to complete various tests in order to gauge their subconscious associations. The tests cover a wide variety of topics, including racial, religious and gender biases as well as preferences among the presidential candidates. “As psychologists, what we’re doing is using the Web site to understand some of the mechanisms that go into the act of voting—how our attitudes and preferences about social...
...sure, there are still lingering tensions between the camps. Many of the former President's closest supporters remain stunned that Hillary Clinton lost her nomination battle against Obama and resentful of what they believe were efforts to promote the notion that Bill was playing racial politics. Obama's failure to choose - or even truly consider - Hillary as his running mate also rankled...