[xJones]

Yes, I remember when everyone was excited that 2004 would be the election year that a significnt percentage of the Jewish vote would go Republican. Once again, it didn't happen. Somehow, the majority of the Black and the Jewish vote remain die-hard Democrats.

[Arizona Carolyn]

Which is something I just don't understand (Jewish Votes).

[RockinRight]

Actually, IIRC 2004 saw both Jews and Blacks vote in higher percentages for Republicans than they have in many years.

[Concerned]

XJONES RESPONDED TO JULIERNR21: "Yes, I remember when everyone was excited that 2004 would be the election year that a significnt percentage of the Jewish vote would go Republican. Once again, it didn't happen. Somehow, the majority of the Black and the Jewish vote remain die-hard Democrats."

One BIG difference, however, is that a large majority of blacks were once Republicans, whereas most Jews never were.

[tantiboh]

Somehow, the majority of the Black and the Jewish vote remain die-hard Democrats.

That's true, but this is a start.

Make no mistake, this is a multi-decade project. But the approach is sound, and will grow to have a lasting impact.

[arthurus]

Actually, I think a significant number of blacks have to get elected before the blacbloc voters will take notice.If all of these fellows make it I think there will be a noticeable swing of black voters in the next election. If only one gets a win then there will be no change.

[hinckley buzzard]

Somehow, the majority of the Black and the Jewish vote remain die-hard Democrats

Y'know what? You, and people like you, need to learn to take your victories where you find them. The Black vote in Ohio in 2004 was 16%, a major increase from 2000, and represented the margin of victory in the state of Ohio for the President. Without the Black Republican vote in one state, you'd be pi$$ing yourself over President Kerry's latest blunder. Wise up.