Of course, it doesn't matter if they're black, white, or green with purple polka dots. What matters is that they're good, solid conservatives who will help promote and pass a conservative agenda.
Yes, but . . . I think it would say something about a party if it DIDN'T attract good candidates from certain races. Statistically speaking, in a meritocracy you'd expect a certain percentage of each race, give or take 5% or so, and I think our draw reflects that meritocracy.
And there are certain facts about race-based voting in the US that are impossible to ignore.