Why wouldn't Keyes in over the socially Conservative blacks -- blacks who are pro-life? Catholic or Christian blacks? And why would Keyes turn off any white Conservatives? They certainly wouldn't vote for Obama --- a pro-abortion liberal.
Why would Keyes turn off whites? For many reasons;not the least because of the carpetbagger thing and his attitude/way of talking down to people.And lest you forget,Keyes was all over the cable shows,just after President Bush took office,talking him down and complaining about the president.That does still stick in some people's craws.
Who will Conservatives/GOPers in and around Chicago vote for? Some will probably vote for Keyes and others will just not pull the lever for anyone.