To be honest, Obama benefit hugely from racism
Four years ago, if he were a white, a first term senator with no record to speak of, he will never even be selected as a Dem candidate, let alone being toted as more experienced than a state governor. Don't tell me he is a Yale legal major who has visions, a million more whites can fit the bill. The country wanted a fresh face, and the Democratic party was able to provide one, period. I did not like Macain or Clinton, so I was willing to take a chance. Even today, I don't have hatred toward Obama, but I have to admit that if he were a white, I mignt have disliked him more.