[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. 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.

[Pessimist]

"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".

[Jibaholic]

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.