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Originally Posted by Cali Coug
No, not surprised that liberals voted for him. Pleasantly surprised that Midwestern independents supported him over all others, including conservative candidates. Not sure where the change was still.
My view of consertavism isn't based on 1963. Take a look at any Republican convention since then and show me how many African-Americans were there. Take a look at the way prominent conservative leaders have reacted to the African-American community, including recently with all Republican presidential candidates refusing to participate in debates sponsored by African-American interest groups.
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I don't know much about this or the rationale. Do you care to expound upon it?
However, in terms of resources the African American interest groups are beholden to the Democrats and the Republicans spend their resources on Latin groups and other demographics. When 90 percent of one group are voting against you, you don't stand much to gain, especially if you have other groups where the resources can yield results.