Posted on 01/22/2016 3:25:33 PM PST by AuntB
Today, the National Black Republican Association announced via their blog that they will be endorsing Donald Trump during the presidential election. Trump quickly tweeted out a link to the announcement. NBRA Chair Frances Rice detailed their reasoning, writing
As citizens who happen to be black, we support Mr. Trump because he shares our values. We, like Mr. Trump, are fiscally conservative, steadfastly pro-life and believers in a small government that fosters freedom for individuals and businesses, so they can grow and become prosperous.
We are deeply concerned about illegal immigration, a major cause of high black unemployment, especially among black youth.
This endorsement has a particularly strong pull coming from this association given that the black Republican running against Trump, Ben Carson, did not speak to their beliefs as much as the white real estate mogul does. This gives credence to Trump's assertion that he polls well among black communities.
Following is the complete statement: http://blackrepublican.blogspot.com/2016/01/national-black-republican-association.html
Announcing National Black Republican Association Endorses Donald J. Trump By Frances Rice
We, the grassroots activists of the National Black Republican Association, are pleased to announce our endorsement of Donald J. Trump for President of the United States of America.
As citizens who happen to be black, we support Mr. Trump because he shares our values. We, like Mr. Trump, are fiscally conservative, steadfastly pro-life and believers in a small government that fosters freedom for individuals and businesses, so they can grow and become prosperous.
We are deeply concerned about illegal immigration, a major cause of high black unemployment, especially among black youth.
Black Americans across America are beginning to wake up and see clearly the reality of what is happening in black neighborhoods. Democrats have run black communities for the past 60 years and the socialist policies of the Democrats have turned those communities into economic and social wastelands, witness Detroit, Baltimore and South Chicago.
We believe that Mr. Trump has demonstrated that he can push back against the mainstream media, end political correctness and free black communities from the destructive grip of socialist Democrats.
We urge our fellow black Americans to seize control over their own destiny and leverage their vote the way other groups do. It is way past time black Americans stop having their vote taken for granted by Democrats, hold politicians accountable for the content of their policies and not vote merely based on the label of their party.
Much hand wringing and consternation in the Canada club.
I had to listen carefully because the old duck guy went for Cruz. The Duck Dynasty people are keeping one leg in each tent.
This is the best endorsement yet! It takes much air out of the Carson balloon, the Cruz balloon and Rubio balloon.
Abdul Aziz born in Saudi Arabia to Saudi father and American mother is Natural Born Citizen? Really? WOW!
Talk about stupid!
I think Willie has always wanted to support him
Phil surprised and disappointed me
Yes!
GREAT. I knew they where out there.
WooWoo. an entire group of black Republicans. Dr. K. must be gulping his Alka-Seltzer right now attempting to compare his statement ‘one more sitting senator endorses, it’s inevitable’ and finding the balance of 1 single to 1 entire group. Dr. K, care to change your odds a bit?
Go Trump!
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