Asserts the moderate Republican political analyst: "It is common knowledge that Romney has no intention of focusing on the Black vote during the general election. From a raw political perspective, I agree with his approach, but from a strategic perspective, I totally disagree."
He continues his commentary: "Romney, are you aware that Obama has never met with any Black entrepreneurs to discuss the high unemployment rate within the Black community? When will you meet with Black entrepreneurs to listen to them, not to preach to them? Romney, when will you sit with Black ministers who are with you in your opposition to homosexual marriage and under-skilled Blacks who will be hurt by giving work permits to illegals? Why are you going to address the NAACP and the National Urban League at their respective annual conventions this summer without obtaining concessions from them? Do you have any Blacks on your campaign or consultants who can negotiate concessions on behalf of your campaign? For example, if these groups want you to speak before their membership, then they must have Black Republicans as speakers and panelists or you won’t agree to speak."
More: "Romney, when you go before these Black groups, will you also have a White speechwriter to draft your remarks? Anyone can write a great speech, but do they understand the nuances when talking with the Black community? A White speechwriter can’t help you with that. This is why Republicans typically receive tepid responses when speaking before a Black audience. Meanings are in people, not in words. So, what I am saying to you, Romney, is that by engaging with the Black community, you are simultaneously engaging Independent voters. You get a twofer out of this approach and you, being the businessman that you are, should see the potential for a nice return on your investment of time."
Raynard Jackson: "Romney Won't Focus On The Black Vote — But He Should Do So"
