The moderate Republican political consultant slams his party on its paltry outreach to black voters, and for racially charged language: "I am a Child of God first, then an American, and then a Republican. I
will not check my Blackness at the door because I am a Republican. The
language coming from [Romney campaign surrogate John] Sununu and my party is counter to the founding
principles of the party that I am a proud member of."
Mr. Jackson continues his commentary: "For many years, I have approached the party and its supporters about
underwriting programs to bring together Blacks who are Republican or
lean Republican so we can weave them into every facet of the party
structure. The answer is always, no! But, twice this year some of these same people have approached me
about funding for some election year tricks that they (White
Republicans) have conjured up and simply need a Black face to execute
the plan. On these two separate occasions, these funders were willing to
spend upwards of $20 million to have me organize a national campaign to
identify Blacks who would be critical of President Obama. I was deeply offended by these approaches, but it’s not the first
time in my life that I have had similar conversations within the party.
So, the party and its funders will spend millions on negative
initiatives within the Black community, but are not willing to spend a
fraction of that amount on something substantive and positive.
Interesting, to say the least."
Raynard Jackson: "The Republican Party Has Abandoned Me"
