>>>> The Pubbie's talk about a "color-blind" society but they are reluctant to promote black candidates, because they have so many Anglo-guys who lust for public office.
Unfortunately, they were falling over themselves to promote Dylan Glenn and Vernon Robinson in key primary races this spring. Virtually nobody of any stature in the party dared to endorse their white opponents. Both blacks got beat though.
Says something about Republican voters, doesn't it? They don't know how much more visible a black official is than a white one. They only "get it" if the party puts up a celebrity. Friends, black reps are instant celebrities.