For the long-term health of the GOP, Swann, being famous and well-liked will break the monopoly that the Dems have over black voters. Even if 25% of blacks do not vote Dem, that party will never be able to elect a president or have more than 40 Senators. Ever.
"They can't do to Swannie what they did to Steele."
Bet me...they will try. Before you know it, Swann will be a cotton picker for George Bush. Yessah, just a good ol' boy!