[oblomov]

There’s a cynical case to be made- pointed out relentlessly in the gubernatorial race in IL (which Rauner, the R won): appealing/listening to blacks and other minorities also helps with suburban voters who are in favor of conservative policy as long as it is perceived to be racially inclusive.

[FR_addict]

You can appeal to blacks without appealing to the Al Sharptons’ and other race baiters of the world.