It appears there is consensus here (a rarity) that there is a pre-occupation with differences in society at-large (albeit better in Belize than the U.S.).

So, as much as I may regret this -- here's the question.

Given the pre-occupation with race and the desire not to offend, would Obama be the Democratic nominee with his qualifications were he not Black?

I will have a Belikin -- put it on klcman's tab.