The moderate Republican political analyst compares White House statements after it met with Hispanic leaders, vs. black leaders. He argues that the Obama administration has a double standard in pushing policy issues that primarily benefit Hispanics, while continuing to avoid policy issues that primarily benefit blacks: "Last week, Obama did a drive by meeting with the usual cast of Black,
media appointed leaders — Al Sharpton, Ben Jealous, etc. Nothing unusual
about that. But, what I did find unusual was the stated purpose of the
meeting. According to the White House, the purpose was to discuss
Obama’s 'plan to strengthen the economy for the middle class and
continue to build ladders of opportunity for those striving to get
there.' Once again there was not one businessman at the table, even though the stated purpose of the meeting was to discuss the economy."
More from Mr. Jackson: "The Black apologists that Obama met with last week often criticize me
for being too hard on Obama. They say he can’t do anything overtly
targeting Blacks because Whites will think he is being partial. But it’s
OK for Whites to think Obama is being partial to Hispanics and
homosexuals when he pushes legislation that they are interested in."
He adds: "There you have it: President Obama is stuck on his rising tide lifts all
boats when he speaks with Blacks. Yet, when he talks to Hispanics, he
says the 'I'-word — immigration. He then talks about creating a path to
citizenship and says it will be one of his top legislative priorities."
Raynard Jackson Op-Ed: Targeting Hispanics, Not Blacks
