Are Republicans trying to attract African-Americans to their party? There is an interesting article from Southern Voice which says that Republicans are trying to use a specially crafted campaign to bring African-Americans to the GOP. In my opinion, the Republican Party has done everything they can to destroy civil rights, voting rights, workers' rights, and anything else they can get their hands on. I still remember those remarks of Kanye West during that hurricane relief program, and I'm positive that many African -Americans recall his words today. It will be nearly impossible for the failing GOP to bring in African-Americans, Latinos, women, Catholics, Jews, and others because the GOP works for their business pals, not for real people.
Why do you think that all of these retired generals are calling for the firing of Donald Rumsfeld? They could not do it when they were on active service, but as private citizens they can voice their opinions without fear of reprisals. MSNBC has the story and the video.
Americablog is reporting a quote by Democrat Harry Reid on the subject of immigration. Bush has been blaming Democrats for blocking the votes, but Bush is wrong. Here is the Reid quote:
"President Bush has as much credibility on immigration as he does on Iraq and national security. If he were actually committed to comprehensive immigration reform he would have stopped his own party from filibustering it twice last week.
"If the president is serious about moving forward, then he should join me in calling on Senator Frist to bring immigration reform back to the Senate Floor when we return. Hopefully by then, President Bush and his Majority Leader will have found the backbone to stop the extreme elements of the Republican Party from blocking improvements to America's security."
