2008 Election
THE ‘APPALACHIAN PROBLEM’
Does Obama have Appalachian appeal? – The Roanoke Times
Obama backers face struggle in Appalachian town – SCNow.com
The Appalachian Problem – The New Yorker
Can Obama win Appalachia? – The Charleston Gazette
Obama supporters have uphill climb in Appalachian Virginia – LA Times
Appalachians could be Obama’s stumbling point – The Independent
Why don’t those hillbillies like Obama? – Salon.com
The Voters of Appalachia… – Newsweek
W.Va. could spell trouble for Obama – LA Times
Democrats in rural strongholds refuse to give backing to Obama – The Guardian
Racism emerges in Democratic primaries – Seattle Pi Online
For Obama, Race Remains the Elephant in the Room – TIME Magazine
Racism: An Appalachian pattern? – The Charleston Gazette
Should Obama worry about West Virginia? – TIME Magazine
RESPONSES TO THE MEDIA
Campaign reinvigorates old sickness of racism – The Charleston Gazette
Bigotry? – The Charleston Gazette
Labor confronts race issue – Politico
In defense of West Virginians – The Charleston Gazette
The hillbilly stereotype strikes again – The Charleston Gazette
What if ‘Them’ Were Really Us? – The Hartford Courant
Reaction to Obama was a shock – The Charleston Gazette
West Virginians belie stereotypes – The Charleston Gazette
Let’s all join Racists Anonymous – The Charleston Gazette
‘Racism’ term still loaded – The Charleston Gazette
Time is now for state to hold open dialogue on race – The Charleston Gazette
Barack Obama’s ‘Appalachian problem’ – The Charleston Gazette
Winning over West Virginia – The Guardian
AN ECONOMIC QUESTION
Obama intensifies effort in Appalachia – The Wall Street Journal
Margin of win or loss will tell tale on W. Va. – The Charleston Gazette
Battle shapes up over Appalachia – The Washington Times
Obama shifts spectrum in 3 red states – The Washington Times
Obama surge in West Virginia: The Campaign’s Take – Newsvine.com
Racists for Obama – The Guardian
‘Natural Democrats’ get helping hand to vote – The Times
“Obama looks like a terrorist, but I’ll vote for him anyway” – The Times
How W.Va. Democrats Came to Terms with Obama’s Rise – The Washington Post
POST-ELECTION ANALYSIS
W. Va.’s turnout down nearly 8 percent in historic election – The Charleston Gazette