[aligncare]

I just hope blacks that now see the light and are voting republican (perhaps for the first time) are voting for Steele because he is the better candidate - and not because he is the black candidate.

[Red Badger]

...and are voting republican (perhaps for the first time)...

Wuzza time when they DID vote Republican!...........

[expatpat]

Hey, one step at a time -- or "a journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step"! If they vote now for a black Republican because he is black, that is a great first step toward the day when they vote for the best man irrespective of his color.

[billhilly]

"I just hope blacks that now see the light and are voting republican (perhaps for the first time) are voting for Steele because he is the better candidate - and not because he is the black candidate."

Lets be real, and accept half a loaf.

[radiohead]

are voting for Steele because he is the better candidate - and not because he is the black candidate.

I agree, but I will take this as a first step. As I've said here before, most of the blacks I know are conservatives - former military, 2 parent, church going, pro-life. They just need some help pulling that Republican lever for the first time. If Steele is that 'help,' then fine.

I know how it feels. I did it for GWB.