[Rutles4Ever]

Some of my best friends are--- nevermind.

[Happy2BMe]

In these uncertain political times and historic shifting of demographic voting blocks, the Black Voter is still an essential element if shaping the American political landscape.

Wooing this large voting block into the 'conservative' fold has become very important as more Black Americans have succeeded in career and social improvements and quality of life among Blacks has improved greatly over the last few decades.

However, another factor must now be injected into the political formula: The Mexican Vote.

[RegulatorCountry]

"Some of my best friends are--- nevermind."

My friends are my friends because I enjoy their company. Several of them happen to be black. All of them still cringe over the Clinton "first black president" thing. A few of them have actually stepped up and admitted that the Democrats do not reflect their beliefs, most specifically in the religious realm... the apparent hostility towards religiosity in general and Christianity in particular is becoming an issue. Only one will admit to voting anything other than Democrat, though. There's still a great deal of stigma attached to doing otherwise. They're quite proud of Colin Powell. Condi as well, but not quite as enthusiastic, she's a little aloof in their perception.