Playing The Race Card

[Terri]

By Linda Chavez
October 10, 2008
Was John McCain playing the race card when he referred to Barack Obama as "that one" in Tuesday's presidential debate? Obama's campaign and its echo chamber in the media surely want us to think so. Within seconds, the campaign was sending out e-mails to reporters drawing attention to the phrase, and the media were quick to take up the charge.

The New York Times' Maureen Dowd somehow claimed that the phrase is "a cross between 'The One' and 'That Woman,'" and meant as a subtle warning to whites that they "should not open the door to the dangerous Other," namely a black man. CBS' Jeff Greenfield said, "Those two words are going to be what the water cooler conversation is tomorrow." Calling race "a particularly toxic issue in this country," NPR's Michel Martin asked a guest, "Do you think that race is becoming part of this campaign?"

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[SeniorAmerican]

NPR's Michel Martin asked a guest, "Do you think that race is becoming part of this campaign?"

Absolutely! It's a significant part of current Democratic campaign ads in south western Virginia and in West Virginia. The message of the ads is subtle but evident. If one is not supporting Obama you're a racist. Much like Harry Reid's recent accusation that discussing Obama's connections with Franklin Raines is racist. It appears the race card is going to be a key part of the Dems run up to the election.

[truckdriva1]

Well I am not voting for"that one"and if saying this makes me a racist then so be it.
I do not care if he,or she for that matter,are white,black,green or purple.
The fact is simple,democrats equal hard times and I will not vote for a democrat.