Republicans Snub the NAACP.

Up to nine presidential candidates will take the stage at Cobo Center on Thursday morning to woo the African-American vote. At most, there will be one Republican.


It's not for lack of an invitation. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People extended invitations to all announced Republican and Democratic candidates two months ago. The national staff of the civil rights organization followed up with phone calls.


All but one of the Republican candidates have all said they won't come, citing scheduling conflicts. While most of the Democratic ones will be there. I guess those bridge building talking points from Rove and company were like the the plans and projects in Iraq all on paper and no hat.

I also find it interesting that Ron Paul whom has been linked to overt racist statements in a newsletter that was published by him would pass up this chance to clear the air and make a showing at this convention. I seem is he is not much different after all.


Check out the Detroit Free Press for more on this story.


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