Black Democrats Scramble for Leadership Posts

CNSNews.com Morning Editor ^ | November 26, 2002 | By Susan Jones

[yoe]

If black Americans are such a key part of the Democrat Party's base, why aren't more black lawmakers tapped to fill Democratic leadership positions? That's what some members of the Congressional Black Caucus are starting to wonder. According to wire reports, the Congressional Black Caucus wants Rep. William Jefferson (D-La.) to replace Rep. Nita Lowey (D-N.Y.) as chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. But it looks like Rep. Martin Frost (D-Tex.) may get the important fund-raising post. According to wire reports, black Democrats are grumbling. Those wire reports quote Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (the chair of the Congressional Black Caucus) as saying, "It's time for diversity to show its head...We want to have input with the Democratic caucus of the House. We get frequently labeled as the base, but the base is rarely heard from when it comes to decisions related to the DCCC." The Congressional Black Caucus reportedly has sent a letter to House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, saying that Rep. Jefferson is the right person for the DCCC chairmanship. Pelosi reportedly has not made any decision yet.

[yoe]

The Black Caucus calls to mind the owners of Black Baseball back in the twenties. That group of the self-important black-monocracy was well portrayed in “Bingo Long & His Traveling All Stars.”

[anniegetyourgun]

The Black Caucus is just now "starting to wonder" about why they are only used by their liberal white DEM 'friends' to bring out a vote on election day?

[DWSUWF]

"...If black Americans are such a key part of the Democrat Party's base, why aren't more black lawmakers tapped to fill Democratic leadership positions? That's what some members of the Congressional Black Caucus are starting to wonder..."

What's "to wonder"?

To a liberal a Negro is for voting, not thinking.

Blacks who want to participate have to go to the GOP.

[martin_fierro]

Paging Harry Belafonte.

[OldFriend]

Leadership positions go to those who can generate dollars for the party. Blacks don't have economic power so they are only good for their votes. Pro abortion groups, unions and gays donate millions to the dems so they are the first consideration when it comes to leadership positions.

[martin_fierro]

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[alloysteel]

Oh, the Democrats run a large plantation, and they NEED the field hands. But they are not yet ready to let any of them come inside and serve the Massa in his own domain.

Probably something to do with "yellow dog" Democrat attitudes. "Yellow dogs" have a "special understanding" with the "Persons of African Persuasion".

[FreePaul]

Sounds as is there is a slave rebellion brewing on the liberal plantation. The natives are restless tonight.

[SpinyNorman]

If black Americans are such a key part of the Democrat Party's base, why aren't more black lawmakers tapped to fill Democratic leadership positions?

Let's end the mystery here: YOU ARE BEING PLAYED FOR SUCKERS!! Just like Slick Willie, who, every time one of his little pole polishers was revealed, fled to a black church for a photo op. He didn't appoint any blacks to truly significant positions in his cabinet (like a certain current President I could name), just used them and abused them.

Anyone smell the coffee yet?

[zbogwan2]

We get frequently labeled as the base

Should read:We get frequently labeled as the Sheeple Base?

[concerned about politics]

If black Americans are such a key part of the Democrat Party's base, why aren't more black lawmakers tapped to fill Democratic leadership positions? That's what some members of the Congressional Black Caucus are starting to wonder.

That's what I've always wondered.
Republicans see them as people and democrats see them as ballot markers and trial lawyer funding.

[concerned about politics]

We get frequently labeled as the base, but the base is rarely heard from when it comes to decisions related to the DCCC."

Oh, I'm sorry. In a socialist society, nobody makes decisions but the government chosen by itself. Now, please, get back in your seat and listen to the propaganda and behave yourself.

[Cacique]

for your perusal and ping lists

[ctonious]

It's Parasite vs. Parasite in the Big House Minority Wing. Place your bets....

[rdb3]

It's Parasite vs. Parasite in the Big House Minority Wing. Place your bets....

Do these parasites have names? If so, what are they?

There shall be no mercy.
101 things that the Mozilla browser can do that Internet Explorer cannot.

[ctonious]

Although there'll probably be a lot of fodder bouts, the Big Matchup is NOW vs NAACP....

[blam]

"Sounds as is there is a slave rebellion brewing on the liberal plantation. The natives are restless tonight."

Seems the black Democrats are stuck in line behind the lawyers, femanists and queers while the black Republicans are in 'command' positions.

This is gonna be fun to watch. (Merit VS quota)

[ctonious]

As in Ford vs Pelosi...

[Nonstatist]

Blacks are over one third of the Democrat electorate. They should get leadership roles. It's only fair (for the "fairness" party)