Monday, May 09, 2005

GOP Courting Steele to Run for Maryland Senate

It's really astounding how the GOP is doing a much better job than the Dems at reaching out to people of color. To their credit, they are promoting candidates of color and speaking to issues that resonate with voters of color (school choice, institution of marriage, religion).

Meanwhile, the so-called "left" is still trying to figure out which way to get to the dance. A prime example of this is Air America Radio: based in NYC, Air America took over Afro-centric WLIB but the only well-known Black host they have is Chuck D. I believe there is one other Black host and I think the rest of the hosts are White. No strong African American/African perspective; no strong Latino perspective; no strong Asian American/Asian perspective.

If so-called "liberals" keep chugging without staying connected to the tried-and-true supporters of the Democratic party (African Americans and other ethnic minorities), they may find themselves left behind.

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