- Date 2008-02-05 18:18 - Subject (no subject) - Security Public - Tags election 08

Happy Super Tuesday everyone!

My Georgia family did me proud today - latest headline: Obama wins Georgia!
(based on less than zero percent of the votes according to msnbc...)

I am a 42 year old white woman. I never would have cast my vote simply because Hillary is a woman. Likewise, I didn't cast my vote for Barack Obama because he is African American or bi racial, nor did I vote for him DESPITE the fact that he's African American.

I wish to God that the media would stop acting so surprised and looking only at the female and black aspect of this race and thinking we are just that shallow. Am I thrilled we have a woman and African American candidate? You'd better believe it! Is it the reason behind my vote? Um, no. Just about every media talking head feels compelled to ignore the amazing qualitities of Obama and focus only on the color of his skin and wonder what demographics they can check off as being his.

I'm going to go out on a limb and say--- it defies their petty logic and stereotypical categories. If it were up to them, they would have given my vote to Hillary because that's where my vote 'belongs.'

My hope is that, at least, after tonight, they will finally get it. If not, I promise I won't be nearly as tactful with my words tomorrow :p

But, I will close with this... it is a great day to be an American!

Late addition: Okay, you may have to forget everything I just said because moments ago they announced my state is leaning towards Obama... I had no idea if he had any chance of winning or not... and I didn't depend on any southerners to actually 'get it' so, I kind of am on the verge of tears right now because the idea that a black man could win 2 states in the deep south is just a monumental event and makes me feel less ashamed to live here :) Don't get overly excited though, my state will ultimately go republican in november.