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Americans See Obama Election as Race Relations Milestone

High optimism about the future of race relations

November 7, 2008
Over two-thirds of Americans say Barack Obama’s election is either the most important or one of the most important advances for blacks of the last 100 years, and more Americans than ever now say a solution to race relations between blacks and whites will eventually be worked out.More ...

Blacks Appear Poised for High Turnout

Constitute 11% of both of Gallup's likely voter groups, up from 8% in 2004

October 31, 2008
Blacks constitute a higher percentage of Gallup’s projected likely voter pool than in previous elections, based on increased thought given to the election and greater self-reported likelihood of voting. They are also far more likely to report having been contacted by Obama’s campaign than by McCain’s.More ...

Obama’s Race May Be as Much a Plus as a Minus

Not much different from the impact of McCain’s race

October 9, 2008
While 6% of voters say they are less likely to vote for Barack Obama because of his race, 9% say they are more likely to vote for him, making the impact of his race a neutral to slightly positive factor when all voters’ self-reported attitudes are taken into account.More ...

Majority of Americans Say Racism Against Blacks Widespread

More than three-quarters of blacks say racism against blacks is widespread

August 4, 2008
A majority of Americans, including a majority of whites, Hispanics, and -- in particular -- blacks, say racism against blacks is widespread in the United States. At the same time, a substantial minority of Americans say racism against whites is widespread.More ...
Races Differ On How Society Treats Minorities

Races Differ On How Society Treats Minorities

July 17, 2008
About two-thirds of white Americans (63%) say they are very or somewhat satisfied with the way society treats blacks, while more than one-third of black Americans (35%) say the same.

Whites May Exaggerate Black-Hispanic Tensions

Most blacks and Hispanics say relations between the two groups are good

July 17, 2008
Only 43% of white adults in the United States -- contrasted with 60% of Hispanics and 67% of blacks -- believe good relations exist between blacks and Hispanics.More ...

Wide Gulf in Personal vs. National Satisfaction

Only 15% satisfied with national conditions, 86% with personal lives

July 14, 2008
At a time when only 15% of Americans say they are satisfied with the way things are going in the country, 86% are satisfied with their personal lives. However, personal satisfaction is down significantly from last year, primarily among whites and Hispanics.More ...

“Black Spokesman” Title Still up for Grabs

But blacks generally optimistic an Obama presidency would be helpful

July 14, 2008
Consistent with Barack Obama’s efforts to downplay the racial symbolism of his candidacy, only 29% of blacks name him as the person they would most like to speak for them on race issues. While he’s by far the top vote-getter, most blacks name someone else.More ...

More Americans Say U.S. a Nation of Haves and Have-Nots

Half now say it is, up from 37% four years ago

July 11, 2008
Nearly half of Americans, 49%, now say the nation is divided into two groups: the “haves” and the “have-nots.” This is up from 45% two years ago, and from 37% in June 2004.More ...
Obama Looking Strong Among Hispanics

Obama Looking Strong Among Hispanics

July 2, 2008
A strong majority of Hispanic registered voters support Barack Obama, both nationwide (59%) and in the sought-after “purple” states (60%).
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