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Paul Ryan's Black ex-girlfriend bad for GOP, 2012 elections? (barf)
Examiner ^ | Aug 22, 2012 | Bruce Baker

Posted on 08/26/2012 6:22:26 PM PDT by cdchik123

Rep. Paul Ryan's ex-girlfriend -- who happens to be black -- is the focus of a debate on whether race matters in the 2012 elections for the GOP. Who knew African American girlfriends from the past would become an issue of debate to measure Mitt Romney's running-mate's electability?

Monday, Keli Goff, the political correspondent for TheRoot.com, published a story that has ignited a discussion about race in America and if it is fair game during an election year. The post is titled, "What We Know About Paul Ryan and Blacks."

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"For the record: No, I am not calling Ryan a racist. I am saying, however, that if you want to know where a politician's heart lies when it comes to a particular community, it may be best to look at that person's policies -- such as his or her record on civil rights -- rather than personal relationships," Goff qualifies her argument about Congressman Paul Ryan's ex-girlfriend.

However, a writer with the New York Daily News scoffed at the idea that The Root's writer would suggest that race has anything to do with the GOP candidate's political practices. Whether the talk is about African Americans, Latinos or any other ethnic group, he believes its a non-issue.

Derek Hunter offered this rebuttal:

"In this incredibly dumb piece, Goff asks the all-important (to no one) question, '"Is the fact that Ryan has dated interracially a noteworthy detail to consider when analyzing his politics and policies?

"The simple answer is 'no.' But to race-obsessed liberals the simple answer has no place in politics."

(Excerpt) Read more at examiner.com ...


TOPICS: Miscellaneous; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: dnctalkingpoints; paulryan; playtheracecard; pravdamedia; smearcampaign
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To: sportutegrl

“Didn’t Obama have a white girlfriend? Or was that a composite?”
*******
White boyfriend...Larry Sinclair.


41 posted on 08/26/2012 7:28:30 PM PDT by Ms Mable
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To: cdchik123
Many Blacks seem more upset by interacial dating than whites.

Most black men are not opposed; not so much for black women.

42 posted on 08/26/2012 7:29:52 PM PDT by SeaHawkFan
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To: cdchik123
Everything is about race to these people. I think Americans are tired of this liberal misdirectional nonsense and instead want to focus on getting this country working again.
Liberalism is obsolete.
43 posted on 08/26/2012 7:31:46 PM PDT by HereInTheHeartland (Encourage all of your Democrat friends to get out and vote on November 7th, the stakes are high.)
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To: HereInTheHeartland
RACE is such a big item for the Democrats..what would they do with out that topic...such losers..

this country can not stoop any lower..what a shame...personally I hope this person has more class than Hussein thugs do...if not....shame on her.

44 posted on 08/26/2012 7:40:17 PM PDT by haircutter
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To: tsowellfan

@tsowellfan: Do you know any history behind that photo and who the Middle Eastern dude might be.....just curious..


45 posted on 08/26/2012 7:40:58 PM PDT by levon
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To: levon

His name is Phil Boener


46 posted on 08/26/2012 7:46:33 PM PDT by tsowellfan (Voting for Obama/Biden is like purposely swallowing two tapeworms)
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To: levon

he’s mentioned here...

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2704560/posts


47 posted on 08/26/2012 7:47:24 PM PDT by tsowellfan (Voting for Obama/Biden is like purposely swallowing two tapeworms)
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To: Dysart

She’s gorgeous. Who is she?


48 posted on 08/26/2012 7:50:23 PM PDT by Vigilanteman (Obama: Fake black man. Fake Messiah. Fake American. How many fakes can you fit in one Zer0?)
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To: cdchik123
...published a story that has ignited a discussion about race in America

When are we
NOT
talking about race
in America?!?!

49 posted on 08/26/2012 7:50:53 PM PDT by Tex-Con-Man (T. Coddington Van Voorhees VII 2012 - "Together, I Shall Ride You To Victory")
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To: tsowellfan

I have never seen two straight guys sit that close together if it could be avoided. Never. Ever.


50 posted on 08/26/2012 7:53:47 PM PDT by cdcdawg
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To: tsowellfan

As an adult, I cannot recall a situation that I was ever seated on a couch next to another adult male. Never.

Would have preferred to stand.


51 posted on 08/26/2012 7:54:59 PM PDT by The_Media_never_lie
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To: Vigilanteman

Mia Love. Mayor of Saratoga Springs, UT, and candidate for US House of Representatives. A Republican. Hoping to oust Jim Matheson.


52 posted on 08/26/2012 7:56:48 PM PDT by wittyone (Cogito cogito, ergo cogito sum.)
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To: Vigilanteman

And she’ll be speaking on Tuesday evening at the Republican National Convention.


53 posted on 08/26/2012 7:57:49 PM PDT by wittyone (Cogito cogito, ergo cogito sum.)
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To: Vigilanteman

And also a very charming and intelligent woman with whom I’ve had the pleasure of speaking on at least three occasions.


54 posted on 08/26/2012 7:59:39 PM PDT by wittyone (Cogito cogito, ergo cogito sum.)
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To: cdchik123

Many Blacks seem more upset by interacial dating than whites.

Only when it is a white male and a black female


55 posted on 08/26/2012 8:03:41 PM PDT by Figment
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To: wittyone

Hey! What up, Dawg? LTNS....


56 posted on 08/26/2012 8:04:35 PM PDT by Cyber Liberty (Obama considers the Third World morally superior to the United States.)
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To: Cyber Liberty

LOL. Cyber, you stalking me?


57 posted on 08/26/2012 8:06:48 PM PDT by wittyone (Cogito cogito, ergo cogito sum.)
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To: Cyber Liberty

Took a job in Henderson, NV. Living in a 1-BR apt until my wife can take the bar next Feb and follow me down here. Things good with you?


58 posted on 08/26/2012 8:08:28 PM PDT by wittyone (Cogito cogito, ergo cogito sum.)
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To: wittyone

Going OK! Still in Phoenix, hotter than *%$$! Sort of like Henderson...lol. Send the Missus good luck on the Bar.


59 posted on 08/26/2012 8:11:27 PM PDT by Cyber Liberty (Obama considers the Third World morally superior to the United States.)
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To: spel_grammer_an_punct_polise

I don’t see a lot of inter-racial marriage here in SC. I see a lot of single white mothers raising inter-racial children however.


60 posted on 08/26/2012 8:13:29 PM PDT by ruesrose (It's possible to be clueless without being blonde.)
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