What are your thoughts on a candidate drawing votes on race/gender?

I think it is going to happen and there is nothing that can be done about it. I personally would not vote for someone because they are white like me. I am going to vote for the "best" person no matter what color, sex or race. But the rest of the world will never be like that.

I think it would be wrong to vote soley from skin color or gender. But i do not have a problem with it being one of the reasons. If you are Black and like what obama has to say about his policies.. then yea vote Obama. If your a woman and liked what Clinton had to say.. then sure you were voting for Clinton. People usually give the vote to someone they can associate with more. I see nothing wrong with that so long as they agree with that persons politics.

It's bull$hit Obama is half white and was raised like a white kid..... but for as many people that vote for him because he thinks he's black there are probably just as many that won't vote for him because they think he's black or muslim (West VA). Race should not even be mentioned in elections but it's a huge tool that can be used so it will be.

I for one just hope people realize before Nov. 8th that this isn't a popularity contest and actually start looking at what resumes we have being brought to the table because it's basically a college intern vs. a CEO as far as experience is concerned.

They did not use their race or gender as a platform. Sure, some people may vote for them because of race or gender, but how is that any different than the last 200+ years when we were all forced to vote based on race and gender, the qualifier by white and male. I don't blame someone for wanting to vote for the black or female candidate, just like I don't blame people for not voting for the young candidate. However, I do think there is no excuse for not voting for the black candidate because he is black, or the female candidate because she is a woman. But the truth is, all three of the candidates drew votes because of race and sex. It is sad, but it is true. Imagine seeing only black presidents for the last couple hundred years, and then suddenly seeing a chance to see a face like yours up there, wouldn't you be tempted to vote for him.

It's not very bright to vote for race or gender, yet all Obama supporters claim to be so bright.

Obama is not the right person for the job. If I want a smooth operator who can read a teleprompter I will find a third year acting student....he is not what we need.

I think when someone uses either race or gender as a basis for selecting a president, well they have put as much thought into their choice as 75% of the people who vote straight party line.

Actually it doesn't matter to me. Everyone citizen in this country is allowed to vote for whoever they want, no matter their reason. It's the same when they vote for someone due to religious beliefs. Who cares, just vote for who you want, let the others vote the way they want. Freedom to choose, gotta love it.

People vote whats important to them. The fact that the GOP exists in a majority white society and feels uncomfortable with a black Democrat frontrunner shows how insecure they are. Its definitely a race thing with them, this time around, just check the blogsphere. Scaird. Chicken. Racist.

its like trying to choose a car by its colors not by its performance... stupid

That is the reason that democracy wont work in 3rd world countries... every body will vote for their "own kind"

instead of who is qualified... i guess maybe we should put candidates behind closed doors and give them fake names and such so nobody would know who they are until votes are countred

Well I'm white so I must be voting for Obama's white side?

If I left my handicapped wife for a young girl ,I guess I would vote for McSame?

Idiots = Someone who wants the McSame!