Well, this at least proves that the western Virginia coalfield is not averse to voting for a black candidate. Should hopefully put to rest the whole "McCain will win Buchanan county" talk.
Not really; Doug Wilder was a much better fit for Virginia than Obama is.
That's true, but least we can stop degrading these fine folks as racists.
your fellow obama supporters will be doing just that on tuesday night.
Unfortunately many will. That's not exactly a good way to win over these voters who we need in the general. Obama needs to go to these areas in the campaign.....if people get to actually see him speak and not just get forcefed a caricature of him it'll make a big difference.
Of course don't forget that Republicans gleefully pounce on the supposed racism of these areas as well, since it suits their political purposes to try to dissuade us from nominating Obama.
I was hoping to upload the Democratic primary for this race as well---particularly because I was interested in seeing how Wilder did in the primary compared to the general in the western part of the state---but unfortunately the results for it aren't online. Oh well...
