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Democrats have not elevated minorities to substantial leadership positions, compare this to J.C. Watts, a Republican who served in the leadership of his party before retiring this year.

Watts was promoted because he was good. He ran as a conservative Republican in a predominately white conservative district. All the voters saw was his credentials, not his color. He did a fine job and his constituents thought the world of him. He represented their values.

[BaBaStooey]

derrr. I felt I didn't have to overemphasize J.C.'s qualifications, as Republicans usually do not promote anyone unless they are qualified.

by comparison qualified blacks like Harold Ford Jr. haven't been given the same opportunity by the dems. surprise surprise.

(Ford would have been a very good party leader, I'm glad they went with Pelosi as it is good for us)