The race factor numbers are more striking in the Virginia exit polls. Six percent said race was the most important factor in their decision, and they went for Obama, 60 to 38. Twelve percent said race was an important factor in their decision, and they went for Obama, 64-36. Nine percent said race was a "minor factor" in their decision, and Obama won them 52-47. So Obama led among the 27 percent who said race was a factor in their decision. Finally, 72 percent said that race played no role in their decision, and McCain won among them, 50-49.
Going to Pennsylvania, seven percent said race was the most important factor in their decision, and they went for Obama, 58-42. Ten percent said it was important factor, and they went for Obama, 62-38. Ten percent said it was a minor factor, and they went for Obama, 56-43. And 73 percent said it was not a factor, and they went for Obama, 54-45.
