American Blacks Voted Barack Obama But Rejected Same-sex Marriage
Posted Nov 05, 2008 by Lindsay Britney
One gay couple (image via Wandering-Caravan)
Though no official figures how many percent of American Black voters have chosen Barack Obama as US’ 44th President. We guess that could be as high as 80%. These voters achieved one civil rights milestone in selecting a black President in the American history of more than 200 years , but apparently, they did not on another–the same-sex marriage. In two states, California and Florida, 7 out of 10 black voters have used their votes to say no on the the issue November 4:
In California, the Proposition 8 ban on gay marriage actually failed among white voters, 51-49. It was the 70 percent support from black voters that put the measure over the top.
Florida’s ban would have passed among white voters 60-40. But it passed among blacks 71-29
Just sad!
#Permalink Tags: Barack Obama, Black, California, Gay Marriage, Lifestyle, Politics, Same-sex Marriage
November 5, 2008 at 1:14 pm
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