July 26, 2005
Cosby Republicans
Shay at Booker Rising has an interesting post about the GOP and conservative to moderate blacks, whom he dubs as potential "Cosby Republicans". I'm particularly intrigued by his notion of how the influx of such voters would shake up the current definition of moderate Republicanism as one of social liberalism and fiscal conservatism.
All in all, I still think it'll be an uphill challenge for the GOP to bring in large numbers of such voters. At the same time, I'm increasingly of the belief that the GOP is ready to go for it.
Yips! to, er, Shay, posting over at Dean's place.
Posted by Robert at July 26, 2005 12:06 PM | TrackBackI have long felt that the best interests of both the black and Jewish communities were to be a part of the Republican party. The Democrats have long neglected the black vote, while foisting social welfare programs that have -- since the time of Daniel Patrick Moynihan's study -- largely been damaging to the black community. And if I were a Jew, I would certainly ask whether the party of Cynthia McKinney is a place for me, also.
Posted by: The Colossus at July 26, 2005 01:11 PM
