Would it matter to you? If you supported or voted for Barack Obama, would Michelle Obama's race play a factor in your decision to support or vote for him?
Seems like a trivial question, right? But ... not really since this is a topic of discussion amongst African-Americans and it seems from reactions that I find on the blogosphere- It Does Matter!
Now let's be clear. Michelle Obama's race would not play a factor if you are any other race but African-American. Although, I have not seen any blogs out there that entertain this question but more importantly would provide a sample large enough from Caucasians thus, I can not rule out that they would be opposed.
So, we shall discuss what we do know. And ... we know that African-Americans would not support/vote for Barack Obama if Michelle Obama were Caucasian ... at least preliminarily. Read More »