Posted on 07/06/2011 10:00:16 AM PDT by kingattax
Herman Cain defies the stereotype of blacks as liberal. And his embrace of conservatism and rugged individualism might make him the Republicans' best salesman – and counter to Obama.
Black candidates must be especially image savvy to navigate the delicate contours of today’s racial politics. They must cultivate racial appeal, without provoking racial resentment, and expend their racial capital, without succumbing to the litany of stereotypes whites associate with them.
We thought Barack Obama mastered this art, believing future black candidates must learn at his feet. But Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain might prove more teacher than apprentice.
My co-author, Stephen Caliendo, and I analyzed over a thousand ads researching our recent book about racial appeals in US elections.
We always returned to Mr. Cain’s 2004 Senate ads. Two aspects of those ads demonstrate why Cain might be the Republican’s best salesman and contrast to his fellow black rival.
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No WAY would it be broadcast today!
LOL! Thanks.
Herman Cain is the only candidate who could take BLACK votes from Obama. There are a lot of Blacks who are pissed at Obama for not doing what they thought he would do for the Black Community. They could vote for Herman Cain out of protest, and not feel guilty about not voting for a Brotha.
I see him as a perfect Vice President.
how long did it take to speak with every black voter to arrive at that amazing conclusion ?
in reality, since there has never been a black republican nominee for president, you have no idea how blacks would vote now do you ?
Yay! Now I can buy Honkeys for Herman stickers!!!
Finally!
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