"I'm not trying to be controversial or stir up ill feeling." - Ahh, but what the hell, go for it!

Anyone answering for America is just blowing smoke, but I'll answer for myself. But first, Obama has not nor will not be 'appointed' President or even the Dem. nominee. If he is successful, be will be elected President.

By successful do you mean to get elected? or to conduct a Presidency?
For me he would have to become a lot less liberal ands a whole lot more conservative. That he is Black (actually half white) is of no nevermind to me.   That he is left of liberal is a deal breaker for me. Beyond that I don't care about what was, only about what will be.