05/11/2012

Why Race Could Color the Vote Against Obama

A new study shows eligible voters who favored whites over blacks — either consciously or unconsciously — also favored Republican candidates relative to Barack Obama. Psychologist Anthony Greenwald discusses the results and why racial attitudes continue to predict voter preference in 2012.

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Anthony Greenwald

Anthony Greenwald is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Washington. He is based in Seattle, Washington.