tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21083673.post3464660379521487439..comments2023-10-28T03:07:12.758-07:00Comments on Mirror On America: GOP candidates snub UnivisionBrian http://www.blogger.com/profile/07872444863142531165noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21083673.post-25723910101256864062007-09-10T01:56:00.000-07:002007-09-10T01:56:00.000-07:00They also skipped the Urban League Convention in S...They also skipped the Urban League Convention in St. Louis from a few weeks ago as well... although one Republican showed up (I want to say it was Thompson...but i'm not 100% certain).<BR/><BR/>But this whole thing begs the question... why do Republicans/Conservatives dislike minorities so much? At one point not too long ago, the Republican strategists were thinking of ways to pander to minorities with the hopes of getting more votes, particularly from Blacks and Hispanics. But it seems that the real aim all along (especially in 04 & 06) was for them to do just enough to split the minority vote, & to weaken their Democratic opponents.<BR/><BR/>They have no sincerity at all. Even if you don't agree with the political positions of Hispanics and African Americans (and I myself often don't)... you could <B>at least show up</B> for a debate. <BR/><BR/>I think this could end up costing the Republicans.... at least somewhat, because people often don't forget these snubs.<BR/><BR/>This also highlights the need for more political parties...viable ones. Without a viable 3rd and 4th political party... Blacks, Hispanics and other minorities cannot leverage their voting power effectively. It just doesn't work well in a 2-Party system. You need <B>at least 3 Viable Major Parties</B>...and really 4 (for a good system) to create a real atmosphere of competition.Brian https://www.blogger.com/profile/07872444863142531165noreply@blogger.com