Discussion of the Day: The R Word.

If there's one thing we hope to accomplish with this blog (besides throwing some needed spotlight on Senator Clinton's greatest attributes), it's to encourage discussion of the issues and phenomenon that rear their head throughout the course of the elections. Today, more than ever, it's important to remind yourself to actively think, criticize, and analyze the information that comes your way... too many people are complacent to sit and simply ingest the mass media messages. Use the television, radio, and internet to help you think for yourself... but never let it do the thinking for you!

So here's a Discussion topic for the day. Take it, think about it, and bring it up at dinner. As with all good discussions, it might get kind of heated... but then again, if you're a Clinton supporter you ought to know how to hold your own in debate! ;)

So here's the topic to discuss:

In the elections so far this primary season, polls have shown a high level of support for Senator Obama among African-American voters. But in last night's three contests (DC, Maryland, Virginia), some estimates reported an unprecedented 90% turn-out for Obama among black voters.

Even though it's very unusual to see votes skewed so heavily based on demographics like race, gender and ethnicity, there has so far been little media discussion of these numbers.

If the situation was inverted, and only 10% of "white" Americans voted for Obama... would we see a greater public discussion?

Discuss!

- SCOTT -