https://pjmedia.com/jchristianadams/2011/11/15/strong-racial-polarization-in-obama-re-election/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 08:50:45 -0400<![CDATA[A new CNN poll has some disturbing news for President Obama, his approval numbers demonstrate strong racial polarization.  61 percent of whites disapprove of Obama and 67 percent of non-whites approve.  There are many many reasons this is happening, many of which I cover in my book.  But there is also a sense of buyer&#8217;s remorse among many independents who were willing to give Obama, marketed as a moderate, a chance.  The moderate cloak was discarded and a extremist was revealed.  The saddest part of these numbers is they prove what many have suspected for some time &#8211; we certainly haven&#8217;t entered a post-racial era.  The contrary may be true.]]>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:43:06 -0500<![CDATA[J. Christian Adams]]>https://pjmedia.com/j-christian-adams/2011/11/15/strong-racial-polarization-in-obama-re-election-n120693