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To: ChinuSFO who wrote (91482)	10/23/2008 10:49:48 AM
From: Rambi	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 541519

I agree- it will be those raised earlier than the 70s who retain that mentality. Anyone who came of age during the 70s should be less prejudiced. And of course, by the time you get to my children (20s) age, it's a nonfactor. the question with the younger voters is if they will get out there and vote. I know I have nagged at my two! It looks as if Powell's endorsement didn't have an enormous effect, though it sure didn't hurt. PRINCETON, NJ -- While 80% of registered voters are aware of former Secretary of State Colin Powell's endorsement of Barack Obama for president, only 12% of this attentive group say the endorsement makes them more likely to vote for Obama, while 4% say it makes them less likely to vote for the Democratic nominee.

To: ChinuSFO who wrote (91482)	10/23/2008 11:47:00 AM
From: Mary Cluney	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 541519

<<<In your post I noticed the age group. I don't think that to be the case with younger voters. Barack has been very effective in bridging the generational and racial gap. There will be some exceptions, no doubt.>>> It is not as simple as you seem to indicate. There is a movement that was started by William F. Buckley in the late 1950's and 1960's. Richard Nixon used the movement to his advantage. It culminated when Ronald Reagen won in 1980. Newt Gingrich and the neocons solidified the coalition and tried to create a permanent majority. They did a pretty good job. RW think tanks were created. This movement is not going to die that easily. They have a life of their own. RW wing talk radio and Fox News are here to stay. In fact Fox News has the highest ratings in cable television and is still growing. Right wing talk radio is flourishing. The RW has control of the SC. Imo, they get more than 50% of the decisions. Kennedy leans to the right. The silent majority remains and leans to the right. Only now, they don't have to be ashamed for holding Palin views (her "worldview"). They can't express how they feel, but they know what they feel is right and nothing that you can say can change their minds. And, besides, they will always have Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Bill O'Reilly, and the SC articulating what they are feeling. They are hard working, God fearing, and Patriotic Americans. They are still part of the silent majority. They are not able to voice their opinions. They leave that up to their surrogates. They are not on the street corners touting their views and they certainly are not talking to pollsters, but they will show up on election day. The race is not over. The fat lady is part of the silent majority. You have got work to do.