If everyone was purple....

I think one of the biggest conflicts of this presidential race is race.I doubt very seriously,that Obama would be in the position he's in today if he weren't a small part black.I'm pretty sure that a good number of blacks are voting for him because of his race.They can't be listening to what he's saying.Most of what comes out of his mouth is garbage. Then there are whites that will vote for Obama so they won't be considered racist.Either way,race is a big part of this .

I'm sure some people will base their vote on race. I could care less about the color of the skin. I look at whether their politics make sense and will help our country, not destroy it and all it stands for. What gets me is that the person who first was running on the premise of bridging the racial divide managed to widen the gap, and that apparently intentionally. After all, his campaign told his followers to be in the face of the opponents and make race an issue. Through that, although we'll probably have a minority president, instead of making a giant leap forward, we took a giant step backwards. It might take a long time to heal the wounds this presidential race created.

If everyone was purple, there would be no problem.

I agree it is good that women and black people are finally given the opportunity to not only run but actually stand a decent chance of winning. I have to say tho that my choice has absolutely nothing to do with either gender or skin color. Whether or not I choose to vote for Obama will have all to do with how he presented himself and the issues in front of us. My ex is voting for McCain because he thinks Sarah Palin is hot which is so infuriating. We are talking about someone capable of running our country. I really don't care what they look like.

A very interesting idea. I don't think it would change my vote. However it may force everyone to a different way of thinking. Maybe we would all get along better. Meaning act as one race. THE HUMAN RACE.

I honestly can say it had NO affect on my vote. I voted for the person who I thought was best suited to run the country I live in. I do see alot of racism/sexism in the election though. But it goes both ways in a way. Yes, alot of people are voting against Obama for being black and Palin for beign a woman. but there are just as many people voting for Obama BECAUSE he's black. One of our family friends flat out said "I don't know anything about either but Obama is black and I support that" I'm sorry but seriously that is sad. Just as said as people not voting for him because he's black. It goes both ways really and alot of people are paying more attention to the color of his skin or the fact that Sarah Palin is a woman rather than what they stand for. I think people should vote solely on views and morals and things that regard the country these canidates will be running. Not race or gender.

I can seriously and honestly say that neither gender nor race will affect my vote tomorrow. I don't care about superficial stuff like that. I vote for the person that I think can do the best job, it is as simple as that.

Obama can be any color of the rainbow I still wouldn't vote for him. It's his socialist ideas that make me want to vote for McCain, not to mention Obama is friends with a known terrorist. I find it hard to believe that doesn't strike fear into the hearts of Americans. Do you think his alliance with this terrorist would still go overlooked if he were applying for a job in the FBI or secret service?

I agree that racist does play a big role and a lot of people's votes are based solely upon that, but I also believe that there are also a lot of voters who actually cares about the well being of the country and has taken out the time to analyze the ideas and plans of both candidates. With me it doesn't matter about the color of the skin because color can't and won't give this country what it really needs now and in the long haul. What a person believes and the things they can do for this country should be the top focus.

I'm a skeptic and a real political junkie, color does not affect me because politics is way too different in my country.

Race and gender had absolutely nothing to do with my choice for president. Both candidates are very different and have very different views. After reading about them on the net and watching the debates there was really no contest. If the guys were more alike and had less differentiating them from each other, it may have been more important. I think it is just a need for change. I think a lot of people are scared and are just looking for a change, any change.