Interesting how the Dems are afraid of a viable black candidate (in their primary, at least), but Republicans welcome folks of all colors to participate. How many here supported Alan Keyes (I was a white Keyes primary voter)...how many hope that Condi Rice will run for political office (count me in on that, too)...how many support Colin Powell (I'm not that much of an ideological sympathizer, although I greatly value his service).
In the Republican party, ideas count. Skin color is not an issue.