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The debate in the town hall forum was suppose to be John McCain's favored platform. He however performed poorly by wardering around and stumbling with his words. McCain seemed convinced that he was the only person to vote for and looked upset that he had to even try to compete. He also seemed angry at times to see Barrack outperform him on issues.
McCain acted as though he couldn't accept a half black young senator was even being considered by referring to him as "That One". The reference to Obama as "That One" also seemed to have a racial tone. As if to say how can you doubt my word against this black guy (who is half white by the way).
Republicans throughout recent history has been noted for remarks like this in various campaigns. They like to be portrayed as the good old boys, behind the scenes they want you to believe they represent white people. Publicly they love to portray democrats as the party of blacks. Republicans like to play on the racial divide that still exists in our society.
I hope the real issues we face are more important to you then the color of the person running for office. McCain is from the generation that has this racial issue embedded in them but I personally know many people his age and older who have put this historical American problem behind them when making important decisions.
Aloha Mike
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I don't think McCain's words were meant as racist in the "that one!" comment. I think it was just the ramblings of a sad, poor, old man. He almost seemed pathetic.
However, I can see how easily someone might think that given the racial slurs coming from the supporters at Palin's stump speeches!
It sickens me that this is becoming such a horrible mud slinging, racist campaign when we have so many important issues to talk about.
I think Obama should come out with an ad campaign where he says, "Right here, right now, we are going to stick to the issues and no longer respond to the mud slinging attack ads." And then start addressing the issues.
He would show everyone just who the bigger and better person is and I think he'd win hands down!
I beleive Barrack is already doing what you suggested. He is clearly talking issues and solutions and not addressing the slime remarks of Palin. This demonstrates that he is above all the crap the republican have resorted to.
Aloha Mike
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