"Extremely unfair statement. ATok has been around here faithfully for years."
What is unfair about it?
Better get used to it if you want to make comments like that. It is a fair question given her relative skill compared to successful white republican politicians. If people don't recognize her talent, then they will be questioned on why. Race will be the assumed reason.
Let me ask you a question, what politician does meet your implied requirement? ". She isn't especially telegenic or glib....per her live appearances before cameras when testifying. "
If you're using the telegenic & glib, then we'd have to put Gingrich, North, Allen, Bush, and Cheney up there....all of whom know how to handle a camera and a microphone at the same time.