The OFFICAL 2004 Election Thread

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good post JR. and it deserves a good response. my mostly instinctual opinion is more about the the nature of political parties in this country and not a blanket statement about whites (though it is pretty safe to say the vast majority of Republicans are white. i'd say most Dems are white too, though not sure the percentage).

i PERSONALLY don't believe the Republican party is ready to accept a black candidate, simply based on the socio-economic demographic of most Republicans and the mostly symbolic roles they've played in the Bush administration. National Security Adviser, while a hefty title, has no real official responsibility and is civilian role. Bush, as we know, has gotten MUCH "National Security Advice" from people other than Condeleeza Rice.

Sec of State is a huge role in the government, but not in this administration. Powell has been greatly disempowered by Cheney and Rumsfeld, and has been turned into nothing more than a figurehead. while i'm NOT saying they were appointed JUST to get out the black vote, i do know the kind of effect they've played in the administration since. AM I CALLING THE ADMIN. RACIST?? no. i am just pointing out the de facto role of the most important black politicians in the Republican administration thus far. for whatever reason.

much of the same can be said about the Democrats. blacks have made huge progress politically, but have a far way to go to be truly accepted as Presidential hopefuls. so ultimately, i blame the political system which is a byproduct of years of history in the United States. while it may sound pessismistic, i do think we'll get there. eventually.