I spent about 45 minutes answering poll questions a little while ago. Obama was my second choice, and one of the questions WAS about his parents origin. Didn't mention color or race, just that his father was from Kenya and mother from Kansas. No effect on my decision to vote for him at all. I don't know if his race effects my decision to vote or not to vote. To be honest, it's high time there was an African American president, but race shouldn't be a reason for voting for someone. One wonders how many brilliant possibilities have never been considered over the years.