Back home, I actually felt shame when i realized that the general public, voted by race. The US is a little different. They're more torn by party - extremes of conservatism and liberalism. Most democrats will vote democrat, simply because of their belief in those extremes. People in the middle get the shaft. Don't get me wrong - race will play a part - but IF he's nominated, it becomes an extremist debate.
My belief is it's stupid to have a party based on an extreme with regards to general decision making. Vote for the guy that will help the country progress - when an extreme end believer - ultra conservative, ultra liberal gets elected, decisions made reflect the few extremists' desires, not the country, i.e. the main failing of democratic society.
he's not the only black man either
http://www.politics1.com/p2008-dems.htmAl Sharpton is running too!