Supporters Say Obama's Qualifications Led Him to the White House, Not His Race
Like Barack Obama, Tom Muriuki is half Kenyan and half white. The same student program brought both men's fathers to North America. There are only about 600 first-generation biracial Kenyans in the country. Yet despite this personal connection, Mr. Muriuki, an Oakland, Calif., civil servant, emphasizes the political over the racial when talking about President-elect Obama's historic victory.
The Bush administration made so many mistakes that the nation was desperate for change, said Muriuki.... Full Story
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