[PROCON]

As deservedly as conservative policies would better serve the minority community, I'm not sure in my lifetime if that possibility will ever occur; the welfare/dependence state is too well entrenched.

[kabar]

Republicans must make inroads into non-white America if they wish to occupy the White House in the foreseeable future.

No, Reps should concentrate their efforts on winning more of the white vote.

[cripplecreek]

Yup.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/gop/3295861/posts?page=27#27

[lurk]

There are two information ghettos which are nearly 100% insulated from truth: the urban zone of the big city and the college campus.

Though the conservative message desperately needs to pierce these two zones by every means possible, it would actually do little good if it did.

These zones first, and above all, need the gospel of Christ and him crucified.

[BitWielder1]

We have to sell the notion that you can have a better living standard if you earn a salary than if you get handouts.
Welfare politics must make sure that remains true.

[Jane Long]

How about Conservatives win the hearts and minds of ALL Americans, by constantly reiterating the principles that make individuals, communities and this nation great? Time tested principles of a strong work ethic, individual rights and freedoms and less government control.

Minorities - and ALL Americans - need to be reminded of the enslavement that dependence on government...or ANY entity other than ones self, brings and prolongs.

[VanDeKoik]

Fight for the minds of the mindless?

[SMARTY]

The ‘hearts and minds’ of American minorities is a dead letter for Conservatives.

The sooner Conservatives admit this to themselves and learn to CONDUCT THEMSELVES ACCORDINGLY... the better for all concerned.

Appealing to minorities is a blueprint for failure from here on out!

[ryan71]

Aint it enough to ask, “Who wants to be free?”

Why do we have to hand out suckers and accept lawlessness to attract people?

[blueunicorn6]

A Democrat leader promises a voter a free dollar. The Democrat leader takes a dollar from somebody who is working. The Democrat leader gives the voter a nickel from that dollar and keeps ninety five cents for himself.

There are three people in this deal. Which one is the winner? Which one is the loser?

[driftless2]

The only way Pubbies are going to get the "minority" vote as it is presently constituted is to forsake all their principles and start outpandering the Dems. Which they can't do anyway.

The Pubbies should stand on principles. There are no "minority" groups. The "minorities" deserve no more attention than any other group of Americans.

[ansel12]

Republicans need to become conservative enough that minorities can understand what they are saying, a Cruz or Reagan, they can understand, but a Dole or a Romney they can’t hear.

When all of the widely diverse immigrants can’t understand your sales pitch, then something is wrong with your communication skills.

[Organic Panic]

How do conservatives compete with Santa Claus amongst the FSA?