Released on: January 22, 2008, 3:39 am

Press Release Author: Earl Ofari Hutchinson

Industry: Government

Press Release Summary: The burning question that has been repeatedly asked during
the American presidential campaign is whether America is truly ready to elect a
black president, says Political Analyst Earl Ofari Hutchinson


Press Release Body: Los Angeles,US, Jan 22,2008--The question that has been
repeatedly asked during America 's presidential campaign is whether America is truly
ready to elect a black president. Political analyst Earl Ofari Hutchinson contends
the jury is still way out on that question. Democratic presidential contender Barack
Obama has gotten high marks from many Americans of all colors for his spirited run
for the White House.

But there was an ominous note for Obama in the New Hampshire primary and an even
more ominous note for him in the Nevada caucus vote. White voters in New Hampshire
were split on his candidacy. But in Nevada white voters voted overwhelmingly for his
opponents Hillary Clinton and John Edwards. Nevada is far more representative of
conservative and traditional political sentiment in the Western and heartland states
than Iowa or even New Hampshire with its large number of independent voters.

"The Obama campaign will sorely test whether the 'Bradley Effect' is still alive and
well in American politics," says Hutchinson . The 'Bradley Effect' is named after
the losing effort for California governor in the 1980s by then Los Angeles Mayor Tom
Bradley. Bradley was thought to be a shoo-in for governor against his white
opponent. He had big leads in the polls, but then lost the election. "Many white
voters told pollsters and interviewers that they would vote for a black candidate
but didn't. They lied. It cost Bradley the election," says Hutchinson . The same
phenomena have appeared in other campaigns that match a black candidate against a
white candidate.
Obama may or may not be a victim of the 'Bradley Effect.' However, Hutchinson
assesses the 'Bradley effect' and tells what impact it could have on Obama's
campaign.

Earl Ofari Hutchinson is an author and political analyst. His forthcoming book is
The Ethnic Presidency: How Race Decides the Race to the White House (Middle Passage
Press, February 2008).

About Us:

Earl Ofari Hutchinson is an author and political analyst. His forthcoming book is
The Ethnic Presidency: How Race Decides the Race to the White House (Middle Passage
Press, February 2008).
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Contact:

Earl Ofari Hutchinson
Hutchinson Report
LOS ANGELES, CA.
United States.
323-296-6331
hutchinsonreport@aol.com
http://earlofarihutchinson.blogspot.com

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Contact Details: Earl Ofari Hutchinson
Hutchinson Report
LOS ANGELES, CA.
United States.
323-296-6331
hutchinsonreport@aol.com
http://earlofarihutchinson.blogspot.com