This article was clearly written with a liberal bias, and while it was written with anger against John McCain it was due mostly to his pandering to his party platforms rather that staying true to himself and for playing on this country's inherent fear and racism. The quotes taken during interviews with people who attended McCain's rally painted his supporters rather clearly as racists. Whether there were an equal number of supporters there that did NOT provide racist comments or views is not stated. However, through the anger and attackiness of this article, one thing remains frighteningly clear. This country is made up of a whole lot of people who will give any excuse to not vote for a black man. How sad. Due to its tone and ... More »

This is an opinion article that interviewed McCain supporters who appear to be uninformed supporters motivated by fear and hatred. The theme of the story is that fear and hatred have not gone out of style in this country and will be used against Obama. McCain supporters interviewed had no idea that McCain has shifted his position on Roe vs Wade, immigration, tax cuts, torture, Iraq, etc. and did not seem to care but they were motivated by rumors of patriotism and race. The author is angry but anger is justifiable if people cast their votes based on race alone.