[Kuksool]

2004 was a bad year for African-American Republicans. Herman Cain, Dylann Glenn, and Vernon Robinson lost their Congressional races in the GOP primaries. If Republicans wish to increase their share of the African-American vote, then they must recruit qualified blacks to run in safe GOP districts. Too often, the RNC recruits blacks to run against black RAT incumbents in ultra safe RAT districts. As result, such GOP candidates receive little funding and are treated as "jokes" by everyone. Such actions only reinforce the idea that conservatives don't like black folks. If white conservatives want black voters, then they should be treating black conservatives with respect. In fact, I suspect having Ken Blackwell as the lone black statewide office holder in OH may have contributed to Bush's increase among OH's black community.

[newfarm4000n]

If Republicans wish to increase their share of the African-American vote, then they must recruit qualified blacks to run in safe GOP districts


Are you a believer in merit based democracy ? What about qualified Asians, Hispanics and Whites in safe Republican seats. I personally am a believer in colorblind merit based selection.

[abigail2]

I agree with you, but even if they run and lose, its a victory. It's a little chink in the armor that has to eventually collapse.