Political correctness has taught people to lie to pollsters rather than be forced to explain why they're not voting for the African-American.
This is how two typical voters might answer a pollster's question:
Average Obama voter: "Obama." [Name of average Obama voter: "Mickey Mouse."]
Average McCain voter: "I'm voting for McCain, but I swear it's just about the issues. It's not because Obama's black. If Barack Obama was a little more moderate -- hey, I'd vote for Colin Powell. But my convictions force me to vote for the candidate who just happens to be white.
Say folks, do you know where I can get Patti LaBelle tickets?"
The burning question this Thursday morning: Is Joe the plumber a racist?