tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481330.post8973797686009244706..comments2023-10-24T11:05:25.288-04:00Comments on Mark Rauterkus & Running Mates ponder current events: Missing blacks at GOP Party and in line-up for US CongressMark Rauterkushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17157914569686528007noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481330.post-56408753913022763262008-09-08T21:15:00.000-04:002008-09-08T21:15:00.000-04:00There was a lot in the conversation with Marty G o...There was a lot in the conversation with Marty G of KDKA radio today that was "poppycock." <BR/><BR/>First, he was talking about US Congress races. Only 7 (??) blacks are running as GOPers this cycle, he said, I think. <BR/><BR/>And, he was harping on the lack of color at the convention.<BR/><BR/>The delegates are elected too. <BR/><BR/>I said some in the city who had been Rs ran as Is. David Adams is one true example. The I almost never win in the city and that is only outdone by the Ls and Rs that never win. <BR/><BR/>I don't claim to be "smart." <BR/><BR/>Right -- the best way to win is to be a "D" -- if the candidate is black -- and especially in the city and most other cities.<BR/><BR/>There are many conservative African Americans. A good number in the city. But the smart one with political ambition are not going to rush into a war with one sided demographics and pick the wrong party label -- generally.Mark Rauterkushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157914569686528007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481330.post-38001115140211703452008-09-08T20:36:00.000-04:002008-09-08T20:36:00.000-04:00What? Smart African Americans run for office as In...What? Smart African Americans run for office as Independents, not Republicans?<BR/><BR/>In what alternate universe?<BR/><BR/>That's poppycock. Indies almost never win. <BR/><BR/>Most blacks run as Democrats, but we aren't flush with conservative African Americans.<BR/><BR/>Indies almost never win.<BR/><BR/>TAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com