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How did Obama become president when the United States discriminated against blacks so much?

Because Obama is not a pure black man, but a black man with a white heart in essence, his election does not mean the elimination of racial discrimination in the United States. Although the most striking thing about Obama's election is the color of his skin, the most important factor in his election is his political thought and the changes in the political, economic and social difficulties facing the United States.

Obama's campaign coincided with the US financial crisis. The American people blamed the financial crisis on the ruling Republican Bush administration, so John McCain, the candidate put forward by the Republican Party, was also implicated. For a long time, Americans believe that Republicans are good at national defense and Democrats know more about economic policy. Therefore, under the background of the financial crisis, Obama of the Democratic Party won the favor of voters and paid little attention to his skin color. Obama and the Democratic Party initially tried to focus on the economy to avoid talking too much about the Iraq war. At that time, the situation in Iraq was improving, and the election situation was favorable to the Republican Party. However, the financial crisis has come, giving the Democratic Party a favorable opportunity.

Obama's campaign slogan "Reaffirm America's Commitment" emphasized the necessity of change, which was in line with the vision of most Americans at that time. At the same time, his political ideas are also about health care and education, but his "change" has given voters a vision and hope for the future. Therefore, American public opinion pointed out: "Voters not only vote for the new president, but more importantly, vote for the fate of the country." Although Obama won the votes of ethnic minorities by virtue of his ethnic background, whites account for 70% of the American population. Obama won more votes from white voters, and his ideas catered to white voters.

Another important factor for Obama to win the election is money. Obama's later funds are four times that of McCain. In September 2008, Obama raised $654.38+$50 million in campaign funds, while McCain only raised $84 million in two months. American elections have always been called "dollar elections". Whoever has more money can do more campaigns and advertisements, which enables Obama to hire more people and hold more publicity activities with more money.

The Obama team's full use of the Internet, mobile phones and other emerging media has laid a solid foundation for his success. It is reported that Obama raised a total of 620 million US dollars, of which the role of the Internet should not be underestimated. The Internet has been compared to Obama's endless "cash machine", and its online fundraising has hit record highs. It is reported that more than 85% of Obama's total fundraising comes from the Internet, and most of them are small donations below 100. In addition, the keyword advertisement in Google, a search engine that Obama spent millions of dollars to buy, successfully led browsing users to become their supporters. Obama put a lot of campaign funds into the media, spending as much as $292 million on advertising, exceeding McCain's total fundraising of $230 million. The media, which has gained huge economic benefits, naturally help big customers to wave flags and shout.

Obama's election is certainly a symbol of the progress of American racist policy, but his election does not mean the elimination of pig discrimination in the United States. After all, Obama is not a spokesman for black interests. Obama is a hybrid. He was brought up by white grandparents, grew up in a white environment, received a good education, had no racial identity with the bottom blacks, and thought he was white. Actually, he's not black. As a black man recognized by white voters, his skin color is only a means of canvassing, and his election has not greatly improved the rights and interests of black Americans. Not surprisingly, American black human rights leader Jesse Jackson accused Obama of being a white man with dark skin.