I read earlier today that Armstrong Williams, black Conservative radio host and columnist, also plans to vote for Obama.
Except for Michael Steele, the GOP bench, already thin, is just about empty.
Thomas Sowell is 78, Ward Connerly is 69, and Clarence Thomas is 60.
Larry Elder is 56 and has probably reached the peak of his radio influence.
Colin Powell and Condi Rice would have been completely comfortable in Democratic administrations. Neither one has ever given a clear, convincing reason for being a Republican.
Republican “outreach” to black voters as a collective entity is doomed to political failure.
We will always be outbid and outclassed by the Democrats.
The GOP must adhere to its principles and must appeal to blacks as individuals.
We offer a level playing field to all citizens.
We offer complete support to those who are too young or too old or too disabled to work.
And we offer a generous safety net to those who have temporarily fallen.
The GOP needs political leaders who can make that case with strength and conviction every day.
We don't have those leaders, and the GOP and America are about to pay a heavy a price for our failure.
“I read earlier today that Armstrong Williams, black Conservative radio host and columnist, also plans to vote for Obama.”
Is he related to Walter Williams (another great conservative radio host and fill-in for Rush)?
BTW, I had no idea Thomas Sowell was 78!!!