Thorns to YDR

I read with interest your editorial on the Presidential election with regards to the issue of race. You stated that "race, unfortunately, still matters in America, in PA and York County but it matters a little bit less today".

If people in York County voted against Pres.-elect Obama because of his race, can you please explain to me WHY the people of York County voted for Lynn Swann in the governor's race of 2006? In fact if you look at the election results of 2006 and compare them to 2008 you will see that many people who voted for Obama voted for Rendell and many people who voted for McCain voted for Swann. That tells me the people do not look at a person's race but rather look at the person's views on issues. Thorn's to your editorial board for not checking the facts.

Jim Reese
Hellam