Posted on 08/26/2012 6:22:26 PM PDT by cdchik123
Rep. Paul Ryan's ex-girlfriend -- who happens to be black -- is the focus of a debate on whether race matters in the 2012 elections for the GOP. Who knew African American girlfriends from the past would become an issue of debate to measure Mitt Romney's running-mate's electability?
Monday, Keli Goff, the political correspondent for TheRoot.com, published a story that has ignited a discussion about race in America and if it is fair game during an election year. The post is titled, "What We Know About Paul Ryan and Blacks."
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"For the record: No, I am not calling Ryan a racist. I am saying, however, that if you want to know where a politician's heart lies when it comes to a particular community, it may be best to look at that person's policies -- such as his or her record on civil rights -- rather than personal relationships," Goff qualifies her argument about Congressman Paul Ryan's ex-girlfriend.
However, a writer with the New York Daily News scoffed at the idea that The Root's writer would suggest that race has anything to do with the GOP candidate's political practices. Whether the talk is about African Americans, Latinos or any other ethnic group, he believes its a non-issue.
Derek Hunter offered this rebuttal:
"In this incredibly dumb piece, Goff asks the all-important (to no one) question, '"Is the fact that Ryan has dated interracially a noteworthy detail to consider when analyzing his politics and policies?
"The simple answer is 'no.' But to race-obsessed liberals the simple answer has no place in politics."
(Excerpt) Read more at examiner.com ...
“Didn’t Obama have a white girlfriend? Or was that a composite?”
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White boyfriend...Larry Sinclair.
Most black men are not opposed; not so much for black women.
this country can not stoop any lower..what a shame...personally I hope this person has more class than Hussein thugs do...if not....shame on her.
@tsowellfan: Do you know any history behind that photo and who the Middle Eastern dude might be.....just curious..
His name is Phil Boener
She’s gorgeous. Who is she?
I have never seen two straight guys sit that close together if it could be avoided. Never. Ever.
As an adult, I cannot recall a situation that I was ever seated on a couch next to another adult male. Never.
Would have preferred to stand.
Mia Love. Mayor of Saratoga Springs, UT, and candidate for US House of Representatives. A Republican. Hoping to oust Jim Matheson.
And she’ll be speaking on Tuesday evening at the Republican National Convention.
And also a very charming and intelligent woman with whom I’ve had the pleasure of speaking on at least three occasions.
Many Blacks seem more upset by interacial dating than whites.
Only when it is a white male and a black female
Hey! What up, Dawg? LTNS....
LOL. Cyber, you stalking me?
Took a job in Henderson, NV. Living in a 1-BR apt until my wife can take the bar next Feb and follow me down here. Things good with you?
Going OK! Still in Phoenix, hotter than *%$$! Sort of like Henderson...lol. Send the Missus good luck on the Bar.
I don’t see a lot of inter-racial marriage here in SC. I see a lot of single white mothers raising inter-racial children however.
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