Skip to comments.
A Bigger, Blacker GOP
FrontPageMagazine.com ^
| February 8, 2006
| Dick Morris
Posted on 02/08/2006 7:55:37 AM PST by West Coast Conservative
click here to read article
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20, 21-40, 41-60, 61-64 next last
To: popdonnelly
True. However, neither PA or OH have.
21
posted on
02/08/2006 8:29:45 AM PST
by
RockinRight
(Attention RNC...we're the party of Reagan, not FDR...)
To: West Coast Conservative
Yesterday a victory celebration/parade was held in honor of the Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl win. Lynn Swann, in his capacity as former Steeler and Hall of Famer, was one of the emcee's for the event. When Mr. Swann first arrived at the mike, the crowd of thousands assembled in Pittsburgh's Gateway Center started spontaneously chanting 'Governor, Governor.' Swann smiled and said 'this day is about the Black and Gold...' Our current Governor, democrat 'Fast Eddie' Rendell was in attendance...but decided to view the proceedings from the upper floor of a local office building rather than share the stage with Mr. Swann. Bill Scranton, Swann's opposition in the Republican primary, dropped out of the race yesterday, so Swann has the Republican nomination in the bag. Great news about Ohio as well.
To: West Coast Conservative
One in every three Dem voters is black or Hispanic. Despite being loyal constituencies, they are not given many opportunities to run for statewide and national office. The Dem party is controlled by a thin veneer of white, male liberals who are the real plantation owners. A shift of even 10% to 15% of the black vote to the GOP would spell the end of the Dems as a major, national party.
23
posted on
02/08/2006 8:34:39 AM PST
by
kabar
To: Coop
maybe this is why the nasty name calling of the GOP is getting louder. Makes alot of sense the Dems strong hold might not be a strong hold anymore
To: Nightbird
None of this makes any sense. Am i wrong?
No.
My guess is that when the final tally comes in 2008 there will be no significant increase in the black vote for Republicans.
The DemoRATs after yesterday have confirmed that what works best is to ensure that Bush remains the white-man punching bag. The Republicans continue to cower in fear whenever JJ, Rev. Al and their gang whip out the race card.
25
posted on
02/08/2006 8:35:53 AM PST
by
KeyLargo
To: JamesP81
You're right. He is. He seems very plain spoken for a politician. Not afraid to state his ideas clearly and oppenly, without all the usual BS.
To: kevkrom
Yeah, forgot about him. I even heard Ice-T has said things in the past that would lead one to believe he leans Republican. Dunno if I'd believe that one though.
27
posted on
02/08/2006 8:40:35 AM PST
by
RockinRight
(Attention RNC...we're the party of Reagan, not FDR...)
To: eureka!
And yesterday's horribly disrespectful show of politics over the person.
To: kabar
"Despite being loyal constituencies, they are not given many opportunities to run for statewide and national office."
Not only that, all they ever get policy-wise for their loyalty is more programs that actually work to keep them "on the plantation".
To: pollyannaish
30
posted on
02/08/2006 8:48:19 AM PST
by
eureka!
(Hey Lefties and 'Rats: Over 3 more years of W. Hehehehe....)
To: Nightbird
re: #1, he used the present tense
He's not saying there has never been a black Governor, only that there are none currently
31
posted on
02/08/2006 8:56:36 AM PST
by
Enchante
(Democrats: "We are ALL broken and worn out, our party & ideas, what else is new?")
To: kabar
One in every three Dem voters is black or Hispanic. Despite being loyal constituencies, they are not given many opportunities to run for statewide and national office. The Dem party is controlled by a thin veneer of white, male liberals who are the real plantation owners. Articulate, liberal and black. Pick any two.
Barack Obama forces me to modify that position somewhat: articulate, liberal and and of black american heritage. Pick and two.
32
posted on
02/08/2006 9:01:40 AM PST
by
Jibaholic
(We wouldn't let our enemies have guns, why should we let them have ideas? -- Josef Stalin)
To: Watery Tart
ping
33
posted on
02/08/2006 9:13:13 AM PST
by
Do not dub me shapka broham
("The moment that someone wants to forbid caricatures, that is the moment we publish them.")
To: D-Chivas
"If black voters start leaving the Democrats for Independent or Republican registrations, kiss the Dems goodbye." Very true D-Chivas however I hope only those who believe in self-reliance, limited government, and not those mired in perpetual victim-hood come over to our side. I am very leery of Rat to GOP jumpers as they usually still behave like rats.
34
posted on
02/08/2006 9:17:00 AM PST
by
Wurlitzer
(The difference between democrats and terrorists is the terrorists don't claim to support the troops)
To: West Coast Conservative
But given a chance to find black candidates who share the electorate's vision, most white voters jump at the chance. Gee ... maybe most Americans don't give a rat's rear end about "race" after all. Maybe it's ideology/political philosophy that really matters.
Ya think?
Maybe?
35
posted on
02/08/2006 9:20:17 AM PST
by
ArrogantBustard
(Western Civilisation is aborting, buggering, and contracepting itself out of existence.)
To: PennsylvaniaMom
When Mr. Swann first arrived at the mike, the crowd of thousands assembled in Pittsburgh's Gateway Center started spontaneously chanting 'Governor, Governor.' Swann smiled and said 'this day is about the Black and Gold...' The man has class.
36
posted on
02/08/2006 9:24:23 AM PST
by
ArrogantBustard
(Western Civilisation is aborting, buggering, and contracepting itself out of existence.)
To: RockinRight
ONCE MORE WITH LOVE
Blackwell, Ohio; Swann, Pennsylvania; Steele, Maryland
![](http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:PUkPbrdkQXDHMM:www.enterstageright.com/archive/articles/0205/021405blackwellken.jpg)
![](http://static.flickr.com/4/5358811_d5d8c1e148_m.jpg)
![](http://www.gov.state.md.us/images/ltgov2.jpg)
![](http://newsmax.com/images/headlines/Bush_Rice2.jpg)
Just this AM I talked with a PA state worker that switched from demonRAT to pubbie, just to be able to vote for Swann in the primary. Praise the Lord.
37
posted on
02/08/2006 9:26:42 AM PST
by
USS Alaska
(Nuke the terrorist savages - In Honor of Standing Wolf)
To: USS Alaska
38
posted on
02/08/2006 9:27:09 AM PST
by
RockinRight
(Attention RNC...we're the party of Reagan, not FDR...)
To: USS Alaska
I think Swann's chances are looking better. Last week I gave him a 40% chance of a win.
After the last couple days, I wouldn't be surprised to see him win by as much as 10 points against Rendell.
Nobody thought Arnold was gonna win in CA, either.
39
posted on
02/08/2006 9:28:23 AM PST
by
RockinRight
(Attention RNC...we're the party of Reagan, not FDR...)
To: West Coast Conservative
At some point, Blacks are going to start to wake up to how much the Democrats have used them over the past 50 years.
40
posted on
02/08/2006 9:30:19 AM PST
by
Antoninus
(The only reason you're alive today is because your parents were pro-life.)
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20, 21-40, 41-60, 61-64 next last
Disclaimer:
Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual
posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its
management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the
exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson