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Obama vs. McCain -- 51 days to go. How Black voters can get Obama elected.

Roger E Madison Jr · Monday, September 15th 2008 at 12:34AM · 420 views
Check this out. Black voters can be the difference makers in key swing states.

We have 20 days remaining to get more eligible Black voters registered and supporting Barack Obama. Most voter registration ends 30 days before election day.

Blacks are registering to vote at historic rates in 2008 and turnout will soar above 2004 levels. If we bump up African American turnout by 20%, it will be very difficult for us to lose some of these swing states.

Check it out:
- In Colorado there are 110,000 eligible black voters. Only 50,000 voted in 2004.
- In Ohio there are 860,000 eligible black voters. Only 380,000 voted in 2004. (Remember Kerry lost by only 120,000 votes).
- In Virginia, 945,000 eligible black voters, 465,000 voted in 2004.
- Florida; 1,750,000 eligible blacks, 770,000 voted in 2004.

If you live in one of these states, your actions are critical to making the difference for our future. We need to get Black voters registered everywhere. We can win this election.

YES WE CAN!

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Comments (2)

Roland Jenkins Monday, September 15th 2008 at 7:19AM

U are so right man. Alot of black people do not vote because they feel it doesn't matter. We need not forget that our ancestors fought & died in order for us to be able to vote with the rest of the country. Yes our vote counts! We need to push and encourage our young black adults to vote. Here's a site where they can get registered before the deadline.
http://www.voteforchange.com/index_obama.p...
We need to send a message now more than ever that we do have power in America!

Dr. Ahmad Glover Monday, September 15th 2008 at 11:53AM

Roger,

let's think outside the box (there is no box)...How can we reach great numbers of Blacks fast and get them to register?

I suggest a publically funded registration lottery. Any other thoughts?

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