That is not true. I have a good friend Brenda Verner who is black and is well known and respected in the black conservative community. Keyes will preach to the choir there.
The "Other " black community has no respect for Keyes but she says white folks do not know that!
Keyes has a huge white following but a tiny black following.
The leftist leaders I'm sure --- but how many blacks have never really heard of Keyes? It's not like the Republican party really did much promoting of him in the primary elections. I think if they'd get out and really advertize and campaign for him, he could get some real attention.