Personally, I think it may have influenced it, but I don't think it is the main cause. Down in the south which is notorious for white supremacy he got the votes, strictly because of the political party he was in, not his race. But yes I think alot of people only voted for him to see a black president, I will agree with that.Not only that, but McCain seemed like Bush all over again, and one was enough. Everyone can agree Obama would have been alot better than Bush, McCain, not so much.