GOP Eyes Black Vote In 2012

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Now if you are like me you are wondering how any GOP attempts to reach out to black voters will be any different than the lame attempt in 2010 under Michael Steele. Here's one way. They might actually TRY to reach out to black voters this time.  Read more below. George Cook AAreports.com. Author of the Kindle book Let's Talk Honestly: One Black Man's Thoughts $1.50

With two Black Republicans among the Republican freshman class, the GOP is looking into ways it can expand support from the Black community in 2012. It will be tough: the party has to sell its efforts to repeal health care reform and limit unemployment benefits to a population wracked by joblessness and with a history of supporting such programs.

But, Rep. Tim Scott (R-SC) and Rep. Allen West (R.-FL) expect disenchantment with the economy coupled with support for socially conservative issues can build a foundation for the GOP in the Bcommunity for 2012, and beyond.

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