[john in missouri]

I'm consistently disappointed to see close to 90% of blacks voting for whatever Democrapic candidate happens to be on the ballot.

It's not all due to groupthink, though I daresay a goodly portion of it is. But unfortunately, conservatives have rarely gotten out there and really fought for the black vote. We've just flat written it off and left it to the liberals.

And yes, part of the problem, unfortunately, is that white conservatives don't always care quite enough about black issues.

Of course, the white liberals don't give a damn about black issues -- else they would do something to actually help solve black problems instead of simply perpetuating them. But the liberals have no compunction about saying they care ("I feel your pain") -- in order to reel in extra votes.

That's my (admittedly non-expert) view, anyway.

[bluecollarman]

"And yes, part of the problem, unfortunately, is that white conservatives don't always care quite enough about black issues."

Well, they are never allowed to care. They will be painted as insincere, uninformed and pandering the moment they try.

Democrats jealously guard the black vote, they have become the new slave masters.

Blacks leaders and liberals will also attack any black that expresses a conservative view. It is disheartening.

You are correct, liberals do not really care, they are just using them. But see...even that would be considered a racist statement. It is a no win. Only through integrated churches have I seen hope.

[tm22721]

conservatives have rarely gotten out there and really fought for the black vote.

Wrong. Bush 2 has Rice and Powell to prove he is serious about courting at least moderate and conservative blacks. Most blacks don't think for themselves because they leave it to Jesse and Al to do it for them.

BUMP

[bert]

.....I'm consistently disappointed to see close to 90% of blacks voting for whatever Democrapic candidate happens to be on the ballot......

The number cited above is 88%. My memory of the 2000 election is 94 or 95% BlackRat vote.

It would appear that perhaps there is some progress in the range of 6 or 7%. That is to say, there is an enlightment rate exceeding 6%. Many say the goal should be enlightenment of 10+%. It looks like there might be good progress.

[Wolfstar]

What are "black issues?" How do conservatives go out there and REALLY FIGHT for the black vote?