Yes, in 1865 there was absolutely no racism anywhere, except for Abe Lincoln. Sheesh. The whole basis for the Republican party's foundation was the abolition of slavery. This was lightyears ahead of where the democrats were (and still are).
If we had the modern reality of slavery in America, the dems would talk about it, make promises, all the while ensuring its livelihood. It would provide them a dependent class they could exploit.
Just like their approach to the horror that exists in the middle east. Lets negotiate and convince the Saddam Hussein's of the world that our way is better, while at the same time supporting the "Saddam" through "oil-for-food" programs.