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First Black President Will Be a Republican

Submitted by Schmer, Aug 11, 2008 20:29

The most important black Republican was overlooked. Martin Luther King was a registered Republican his entire adult life.


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Not being born in America was how they tried getting McCain off the ticket... look where that got the Democrats.... [MORE]

Michael 

Aug 18, 2008 12:14

It is easy to get caught up in the wave of partisan politics and blame one party for all the... [MORE]

Tomas 

Aug 14, 2008 16:16

Tomas. I could never understand why Black Americans ever vote for Democrats. The Democrats fought tooth and nail to block... [MORE]

Hotguyg 

Aug 14, 2008 13:32

Mr. Curtis cannot be the first black president in this country because he was not born in this country. [MORE]

Joe 

Aug 13, 2008 21:45

I would absolutely vote for a black man or woman, provided that their principles are in line with mine. I'd... [MORE]

AL 

Aug 13, 2008 11:28

The author of this article's argument suffers from a number of logical flaws. First and foremost, the author makes the... [MORE]

Tomas 

Aug 13, 2008 10:34

It is well documented that all black Americans who have truly made a positive difference to this nation have been... [MORE]

RIChris 

Aug 13, 2008 08:52

Very nice article Ms. Colon. I am proud of the Republican party and especially President Bush. There is no prejudice... [MORE]

Hotguyg 

Aug 12, 2008 22:26

I can also think of a number of black Republicans who I would not vote for because of their policies... [MORE]

Leslie 

Aug 12, 2008 13:49

The nation's first black president will of course be Barack Hussein Obama. If the Republicans thought they had a shot... [MORE]

Berliner2 

Aug 12, 2008 13:27

There is nothing I would like more than to see a conservative black President of The United States. The reality... [MORE]

Jimmy F. 

Aug 12, 2008 13:13

Ms. Colon, I can think of a number of Black Republicans who I would vote for in a heart beat.... [MORE]

Kathy C. 

Aug 12, 2008 09:56

No one cares about a "qualified" candidate. It also assumes that black candidate = black support, which just isn't true.... [MORE]

Tristan 

Aug 12, 2008 09:00

I agree with Miss Colon that the first black president will be a Republican. There are so many strong black... [MORE]

Susan Williams 

Aug 11, 2008 21:54

I'm a life long Republican, who considers himself a conservative, and former Staten Islander. Contrary to liberal myths, conservatives do... [MORE]

Rob 

Aug 11, 2008 20:42

The most important black Republican was overlooked. Martin Luther King was a registered Republican his entire adult life.

Schmer 

Aug 11, 2008 20:29

I concur with Ms. Colon. The Republican party has elevated many very capable persons of color to positions of responsibility... [MORE]

olsmithie 

Aug 11, 2008 20:11

Brialliant article. Could not agree more with your viewpoint, Ms. Colon. I wish that more Democrats, who happen to be... [MORE]

gabe 

Aug 11, 2008 19:42

Ms. Colon, I'm a lifelong active Republican, 69, born of a father orginally from Virginia, and was taught to be... [MORE]

NanC 

Aug 11, 2008 18:25

A great article! Kudos for open-minded thinking. Your article moves me to support Colonel Allen West and avoid pseudo-news people... [MORE]

Perez 

Aug 11, 2008 18:08

I certainly hope that Miss Colon is correct. I would love to see someone like Michael Steele, with his integrity,... [MORE]

William B. Crook 

Aug 11, 2008 17:02

Zali could not be more wrong about Abraham Lincoln, who would most definitely not have been a liberal Democrat. Lincoln... [MORE]

dez 

Aug 11, 2008 16:17

Ms. Colon, Thanks for this information, this really opened my eyes and I will look forward to read more of... [MORE]

Liz 

Aug 8, 2008 19:46

I love the attitude of Alicia Colon -- and consider Michael Steele of Maryland a man of leadership quality. I... [MORE]

Nancy Joyce Jancourtz 

Aug 8, 2008 18:42

Ms. Colon, I routinely read your columns and enjoy them. I am keenly interested in the topic you raise about... [MORE]

Tom Lindley 

Aug 8, 2008 11:23

Revisionist history is lies repeated so often they become indistinguishable from fact. "The blacks who have attained the strongest national... [MORE]

Roger Murdock 

Aug 8, 2008 10:13

"Republicans have been ready for a black president since Lincoln." Lincoln would have been a Liberal Democrat today. The Republicans... [MORE]

Zali 

Aug 8, 2008 09:55

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