Why American Muslims are poised to vote en masse for Obama?
American Muslim voters are poised to vote en masse for Barak Obama, the Democratic Presidential candidate on Tuesday, November 4. According to a Pew Poll, American Muslims are likely to vote 70 to 80 per cent Democrat. The Pew finding was not surprising. The question is why the Muslims are leaning towards Obama and the answer is not difficult – they have been victims of anti-Muslim policies of Bush administration since 9/11. Muslims are genuinely optimistic that a sweeping change promised by Obama will alleviate their plight and guilt by association sufferings. Fear mongering has been the main trait of Bush domestic and international policies in the name of “war on terror.” During the 2004 and 2006 elections, fear-factor was used to frighten the masses with imaginary and bloated threats. The lines are clear in 2008 election. The Democrats go with the facts while the Republicans with fear. The campaign was marred by bigotry, Islamophobia and racism from the Republicans. It is not necess
