# presidential elections 2008 **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Off Topic\ **Created:** [November 4, 2008, 7:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/presidential-elections-2008/119641 "2008-11-04T19:02:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 46
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> [@OFFICIAL Buffalo Sabres Thread](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-buffalo-sabres-thread/25170/357): > > I’m just saying, in a race this tight, when there are numerous states between 2 and 3 percent in the polls, having 97% of the African american vote, and having a massive African American turn out was pretty important to his win. He turned many black republicans towards him (ex Colin Powell), and I think that was the deciding factor in his win. If you gave him something like 80-85% of the african american vote, which is what they have historically voted towards Democrats, and you give them a modest / average turn out instead of a massive one, its a different ball game. Thats all I meant by it. Maybe black people like democrats? Obama won because he had a stronger campaign endorsed not only by other black politicians, he didnt have a weaksauce running partner, he’s young and his addresses and speaking is dynamic and inspirational which is exactly what the country needs right now, have you listened to the way Mccain talks? While i dont doubt that race was a card in this election are you telling me you believe that the Republicans and McCain were the better candidates? --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/presidential-elections-2008/119641)._