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Originally Posted by Lorenzo Obama gets close to all of the black vote. Since 13% are black this is 13% of the total vote to Obama as a head start. That leaves the non-black vote, 87% for McCain and Obama to fight over. |
Yes, no, maybe
Presidency is won on electoral votes. Some states have far less than the 13% national average of blacks and Obama will have to get more of the white vote. Some states have a far greater percentage and as you say, Obama will win big. Winning big is not important in gaining electoral votes. One vote more than the opponent and you get all the electoral votes from that state.