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Toadman · January 13th, 2008, 01:48 AM

With nomination contests in lily-white Iowa and New Hampshire settled, minority voting power now moves into the spotlight. WTF?

Historical realities suggest that blacks and Hispanics won't play much of a role in determining the Republican Party presidential nominee. But this year's Democratic primary and caucus schedule was designed specifically to give increased influence to minorities, particularly Latinos.

Voters in both groups are energized: Blacks by the early successes of Illinois Sen. Barack Obama, Latinos by the intense, sometimes xenophobic debate over immigration. But it's far from clear how those influences will play off each other.

Nevada's caucuses on Jan. 19 will give an early showcase of Hispanic voting. However, observers say the true impact of Latino influence might not be felt until the general election, notably in Western states like Colorado, New Mexico and Nevada — places where George Bush's margin of victory in 2004 was razor-thin.

When South Carolina Democrats hold their primary on Jan. 26 — the state GOP contest is Jan. 19 — the choices of substantial numbers of black voters will be tallied for the first time.

The 200 year + American Democracy Experiment has failed as predicted like the fall of Rome. The needs of the few outweigh the needs of the many. Ask not. Let's be objective. We be f'd.

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Toadman Ultimate Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: 30-41,000ft Posts: 4,719	Voter Power With nomination contests in lily-white Iowa and New Hampshire settled, minority voting power now moves into the spotlight. WTF? Historical realities suggest that blacks and Hispanics won't play much of a role in determining the Republican Party presidential nominee. But this year's Democratic primary and caucus schedule was designed specifically to give increased influence to minorities, particularly Latinos. Voters in both groups are energized: Blacks by the early successes of Illinois Sen. Barack Obama, Latinos by the intense, sometimes xenophobic debate over immigration. But it's far from clear how those influences will play off each other. Nevada's caucuses on Jan. 19 will give an early showcase of Hispanic voting. However, observers say the true impact of Latino influence might not be felt until the general election, notably in Western states like Colorado, New Mexico and Nevada — places where George Bush's margin of victory in 2004 was razor-thin. When South Carolina Democrats hold their primary on Jan. 26 — the state GOP contest is Jan. 19 — the choices of substantial numbers of black voters will be tallied for the first time. The 200 year + American Democracy Experiment has failed as predicted like the fall of Rome. The needs of the few outweigh the needs of the many. Ask not. Let's be objective. We be f'd. Link[ Last edited by Toadman : January 13th, 2008 at 01:56 AM.