Historically, black people are conservative. They don't all think alike but they do tend to vote alike. They are the keepers of the flame of family values. Blacks believe in family, church, and community. It was only when they vested their beliefs in the Democratic party and allowed government to control their lives that they encountered deepening poverty, decaying families and a sick welfare system that penalizes women for wanting to marry the father of their children and mothers for saving money.
Republican values are in line with African-American values. One of my primary goals in Congress is to communicate Republican policies and values to the African-American community and to all people- red, yellow, brown, black, white, male and female. I am convinced that when African-Americans hear our story they will gravitate toward the Republican party.
There is room for several voices in the African-American community. I think it's good for all people to have options in their party and their representation. The media tends to overplay some of the louder voices, but in the long run, the voices of reason will prevail.
JC Watts.
