George Bush doesn't care about black people

Evan Derkacz
September 13, 2005

Numbers are in, looks like Kanye was right.

Okay, it's not a blog, but it's so unbelievably revealing. From the USA Today's latest poll (go [HERE] for the rest):

1. Do you approve or disapprove of the way George W. Bush is handling his job as president?

Blacks (2005 Sep 8-11)
Approve: 14
Disapprove: 81

Non-Hispanic Whites (2005 Sep 8-11)
Approve: 51
Disapprove: 46

3. Do you think George W. Bush does – or does not – care about black people?

Blacks (2005 Sep 8-11)
Yes, does: 21
No, does not: 72
Non-Hispanic Whites (2005 Sep 8-11)
Yes, does: 67
No, does not: 26

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