To the comment "You do not have to be a racist

[DonCoquixote]

to oppose Obama."

OK, this is not 2008, where most Democrats actually had two serious candidiates to examine, and the far left could honestly say they wanted neither.

However, in light of all the monkey jokes, Birther messes, dog whistles, it is impossible to say that race does not play a factor in this debate. Right down to the "Boy" in the debate.

[Dawson Leery]

1. I know of some Repugs who voted for Bush twice, sat out 2008, and

are now for Romney.

What does it say about those Republicans who sat out 2008 (McCain) and are all in for Romney?

[treestar]

2. In the primaries maybe

As to Republicans, while it is true they would oppose a white Democrat, that does not prove they are not racists. They always are, they just had a better chance to show it. They are sexists too and would be the same had it been Hillary.

[quinnox]

3. all the fuckin' racists are giving Romney a solid base of support

they are coming out of the woodwork and I guess they think they want to get revenge on the black man or something. This is horrible. If Romney wins, it will mean the racists triumphed.

[Missycim]

4. To be fair to my Rethuglican family members

some of them (my brother for instance) hates the President but would happily, giddily vote for Cain or West. I told him at the time that west is a maniac and Cain is a CEO of a bad pizza company, but I can't make any inroads with him. Besides we spend too much time arguing football

[virgogal]

5. What "boy" in the debate? I watched it and don't know what you mean.

Maybe I sneezed or something and missed a portion.