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Submitted by Tomas, Aug 13, 2008 10:34

The author of this article's argument suffers from a number of logical flaws. First and foremost, the author makes the unspoken assumption that the tendency of black New Yorkers' to vote along the Democratic ticket is misguided. She does not, however, provide any reasoning whatsoever as to why this is the case. Effectively, Ms. Colon establishes only that she is a Republican and for that reason believes that the partisan tendencies of black New Yorkers are silly.

Additionally, she provides no policy analysis whatsoever in support of electing a Republican candidate. The decisions of blacks in other regions of the United States to vote along the Republican ticket have no bearing on the decisions of black voters in New York. The elections she cites are local elections which naturally involve very different issues than those that would be found in a Congressional election in Florida, for example. Perhaps she might consider that it is in the interest of urban blacks in New York to vote for Democratic candidates who, following the Party trend, might be more likely to provide and support necessary social services.

Anyone should feel free to disagree with this analysis of the Democratic party (I am admittedly a Democrat), but Ms. Colon succeeds only in denigrating the black voting population in New York and suggesting that their voting decisions are misguided. Ms. Colon should also note that she undermines her own argument in the second-to-last paragraph of this article in which she cites the examples of Colin Powell and Condoleezza Rice as evidence that Black Republicans are more likely to be elected for a position such as President. Mr. Powell and Ms. Rice are not elected officials, however! They were both appointments made by President Bush. They are to be admired for the success they have attained, but their positions mean nothing in regards to the electability of a black Republican.

If anything, the success that Barack Obama appears to have achieved thus far in his campaign for the Presidency is evidence that Black Democrats, and not Republicans, may well be the most electable figures.

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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...	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. [MORE]	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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