[Theodore R.]

Her election will create a major longlasting change in the way blacks perceive the Republican party.

This is an opinion written as a fact. I do not believe this prediction will ever marginally materialize.

[zook]

"This is an opinion written as a fact."

What an odd thing to say on a discussion board. Of course, it is my opinion, and I believe it is valid. Having Condi on the ticket would shift a significant share of the black vote to our side. Black voters would have to weigh their disagreements with bits of Condi's views with the great opportunity to have a black person as president or veep.