Political analysts do not expect a massive shift of their votes to the Republicans ; and even the president 's most adamant black critics often follow their barbs with a quick salve , saying African-American voters ultimately will not oppose him . In recent weeks , Obama 's support among blacks has been beset by issues . Among them : CBC controversy , racial questions on Twitter , black jobless ##ness . He faces a balancing act in the Obama campaign in appealing to various blocs . - Reginald Smith : ` ` Finding a middle ground is almost an impossibility ''
In recent weeks , Obama 's support among blacks has been beset by issues . Among them : CBC controversy , racial questions on Twitter , black jobless ##ness . He faces a balancing act in the Obama campaign in appealing to various blocs . - Reginald Smith : ` ` Finding a middle ground is almost an impossibility ''