Sentence examples for issues of this race from inspiring English sources

Tad Devine, a senior strategist for the Kerry campaign, said the Republican ticket was trying "to distract the voters, to distract everyone away from the fundamental issues of this race".

Mr. Gregory opened the debate with questions about Ms. Warren's claims to being a Native American, which has become the signature issue of this race.

"Our use of the Romneys' dressage horse was not meant to offend Mrs. Romney in any way, and we regret it if it did," said Brad Woodhouse, the communications director for the D.N.C. "We were simply making a point about Governor Romney's failure to give straight answers on a variety of issues in this race.

Meanwhile, women's appearances and bodies emerged as a key issue of this presidential race.

"It's one of the sleeper issues in this race, because I really do think this comes down to 'What does it mean to be American?' kind of stuff," said Gov. Martin O'Malley of Maryland, a Democrat.

"Obviously there are issues of race where this is very pertinent," he said.

But issues are not the focus of this race.

The directors reject that notion, saying that Americans bring a different perspective to issues of race -- or, in this case, see an issue of race where there is none.

With the nation deeply divided on issues of race and policing, this development further underscores how hard it is to convict police officers for murder or manslaughter in on-duty shootings.

We do need to work on the issues of discrimination and race in this country".

The "stand your ground" law was political, as are the lax gun laws, and the issues of race that have propelled this case to international news.