05 November 2008

Democrats and Black Voters: Only 'Kinda' Friends

Byron York nailed it on The Corner this morning in re: Proposition 8 in CA. This shows, to me, such a cognitive dissonance in the DNC and it's Black supporters. Basically, the Dems want to drive Black voting numbers higher for economic/historic reasons, but they are at odds with the community on social issues.

For those to lazy to click through (shame!!!), York points out that the anti-gay-marriage amendment, which looks to pass in California, was opposed by white voters 53-47. What managed to put it over the top? Black voter supported the amendment 70-30!!! That's not just a difference, that's a chasm.

What's this mean for conservatives? Take J.C. Watts advice, start fighting in the Black community for votes, start spending the time on "lost" races in urban areas, in Washington D.C.. Make a case for less government to Black men and women, show them their rooting interest in liberty. As opposed to other groups, if they can bring some economic literacy to the Black community, conservatives should enjoy a landslide to their side.

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