Tea Party Could Put Record Number of Black Conservatives in Office

New American ^ | Oct 29, 2010 | Raven Clabough

[Islander7]

Despite allegations of racism in Tea Party organizations, the Republican Party, and conservative groups, 2010 has witnessed more black Republican activism than ever before. Thirty-seven African Americans in 16 states have been in contention for seats in the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives this year.

Fox News reports, “The Republican Party is hoping to put a record number of African Americans in Congress after Tuesday’s election; despite the fact the first black president is highly unpopular within the party.”

Of course, the effort has not been without some difficulty.

According to Onnidan Online, “Black conservatives are used to having to defend their values, but they now are really taking heat for their involvement in the mostly white ‘Tea Party’ movement — and for having the audacity to oppose the policies of America’s first black president.”

One such black conservative is Timothy F. Johnson of the Frederick Douglass Foundation, a group of black conservatives who support the free market and limited government. “I’ve been told I hate myself. Black Republicans find themselves always having to prove who they are. Because the assumption is the Republican Party is for whites and the Democratic Party is for blacks.”

[Islander7]

Angela McGlown, a black congressional candidate from Mississippi who lost the Republican primary to Alan Nunnelee, contends that her involvement in the Tea Party movement is “not about a black or white issue. It’s not even about Republican or Democrat, from my standpoint. All of us are taxed too much.”

[TigerClaws]

If Dems can’t play the race card, what will they do?

[Joe 6-pack]

IMHO, Larry Elder would have had a much easier time defeating Boxer than Fiorina had John Cornyn and the NRSC not kicked him to the curb.

[ilovesarah2012]

The Tea Party represents all people who care about America and our futures.

[God luvs America]

i read this story a couple of weeks ago- in the UK Telegraph...

not one member of the criminal liberal media in this nation has told the story of the 3 dozen+ black Republicans, who are backed by the Tea Party, on the ballot in two days....

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

They’ll play the Uncle Tom card.

[lewislynn]

Tea Party Could Put Record Number of Black Conservatives in Office

The well deserved liberal, progressive and commie heads will explode on Tue Nov. 2

[convertedtoreason]

Indeed!

I see black people as American, not “Black”.

It’s not race. I’m post racial.

[Mike Darancette]

Because the assumption is the Republican Party is for whites and the Democratic Party is for blacks.”

Ask Gov. Patterson and Rep. Meek about this.

[Longbow1969]

“The Republican Party is hoping to put a record number of African Americans in Congress after Tuesday’s election; despite the fact the first black president is highly unpopular within the party.”

This is awesome news. We need to find excellent minority candidates everywhere we can, encourage them to run, and make a special effort to really support them.

We can not lose all minority voting groups forever and expect to be able to win governing majorities.

[paudio]

Something that is not much talked about is these Black Republicans don’t come from Black-dominated areas. Most—if not all—current members of all Democrat Congressional Black caucus come from Black-dominated areas.

[eyedigress]

Dem establishment doesn’t want blacks in office. They need to go work for Sharpton as far as they are concerned.

[Attention Surplus Disorder]

Can you imagine how racist we would be is that happened? Even more racist than we are now. I didn’t think that was possible.

[boatbums]

K. Carl Smith, president of the Conservative Messenger, explained of the coalition, “We want to reignite America’s passion for liberty and create an atmosphere for political dialogue where conservative candidates can engage in conversation about the issues without being accused of racism or called Uncle Toms.” He adds, “It’s finally time for our nation to get past racial barriers in politics, and with Operation Black Storm we intend to send a message to Washington that — above all — Americans of all backgrounds, colors, and decent faiths want their God-given right for SELF-RULE.”

I am so happy to hear that the blinders are finally coming off for those who think the Democrats are the only party that cares. The Dems only want to enslave all Americans to their rule and I will joyfully vote for anyone, regardless of race, who defends the rights we all have as Americans. The freedoms we have are precious and our rights are endowed to us by our creator, no one should be permitted to take them from us.

[Rembrandt]

Does anybody know if J C Watts was permitted to be a member of the Congressional Black Caucus? He may not have sought membership; I understand that.

[BigEdLB]

Personally, I am looking forward to Col. West down in Florida...

[photodawg]

IMHO, Larry Elder would have had a much easier time defeating Boxer than Fiorina had John Cornyn and the NRSC not kicked him to the curb.
‘’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’

Amen! but thats politics. Coulda, woulda, shoulda. Same could be said about the witch and the Castle for different reasons

[sjmjax]

"If Dems can’t play the race card, what will they do?"

Oh they will continue to play the race card with a vengeance. They have names for blacks that don't toe the line and become Republican or Conservative. It's quite deliberate and cynical to prevent others from escaping the Democrat plantation.

[Blood of Tyrants]

They will send their poverty pimps like Sheila Jackson Lee and Al Sharpton to denigrate them as Oreos and Uncle Toms.

[GnuHere]

I like Angela.
But she forgot something: “THE RENT IS TOO DAMN HIGH!!”