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Will black voters give Obama what he needs in Southern swing states?

Black voters who do go to the polls are near-certain to vote for Obama. But in Virginia and North Carolina, concern is rising that the black voters who sealed the deal for Obama in 2008 will stay home.
Herman Cain's other problem: African-Americans

Though his campaign caught fire for a time, many black voters did not embrace Herman Cain because he rejects institutional racism as a major issue. But his candidacy has exposed rifts in the black community.
Obama's nod to Al Sharpton: asset or liability for 2012 reelection bid?

Obama attends the Rev. Al Sharpton's event Wednesday for his National Action Network. Rubbing shoulders with Sharpton may help Obama reinforce his standing with African-American voters, analysts say.
How is Obama doing with black voters?

Black voters were a key part of Obama’s election in 2008. But now some African-American leaders are criticizing him for not doing enough.
Race reemerges as issue for GOP

A controversial parody raises broader questions about the Republican Party’s outreach.
Surging Obama campaign suggests US racism on the wane

Prejudice lingers, but there’s evidence it’s becoming a thing of the past.
McCain vies with Obama over ‘change’

The campaign argument could be decided by which group of voters shows up at the polls.
Washington 'power couple' takes on race

William and Janet Cohen want to use their experience as a mixed-race couple to start an open discussion on race in America.
New battlegrounds for McCain and Obama

Obama sees potential in traditional red states such as Virginia, Colorado, and North Carolina. McCain looks to target blue states including Pennsylvania and Michigan.
Are women voters quitting the Clinton camp?

They've been a key part of her base, but Obama may have closed the gender gap.
After South Carolina: Can Obama capture a wider swath of voters?

The black vote was key to his decisive win Saturday. To be competitive in the Feb. 5 sweepstakes, he'll need a broader coalition of independents, young people, and affluent whites, analysts say.
Politics of race ensnare Democrats

Clinton and Obama declare a truce in war of words, but the contest has been altered.