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Black Republicans Win First Congress Seats Since 2003

Two black Republican victories tonight mark the first time African-Americans will represent the GOP in Congress in seven years.

Retired Lt. Colonel Allen West's win in Florida's 22nd District and South Carolina State Rep. Tim Scott's victory in that state's 1st Congressional District is also the first time two black GOP members will serve in Congress since 1996.

Scott defeated Democrat Ben Frasier in an open contest to replace retiring Republican Rep. Henry Brown to the first black GOP in Congress since former Oklahoma Congressman J.C. Watts retired in 2003.

West defeated incumbent Democratic Rep. Ron Klein shortly after Scott's victory Tuesday. It was West's second contest against Klein, losing to the incumbent in 2008.
That's odd, they were backed by the racist Tea Party.

Posted by GolfBravoUSMC 2010-11-03 16:11|| || Front Page|| [11132 views ] Top

#1 They be invited to join the Congressional Black Caucus.

NOT

Posted by GolfBravoUSMC 2010-11-03 16:36|| 2010-11-03 16:36|| Front Page Top

#2 The Congressional Black Caucus thingy was discussed on NPR today. Some Black politician said, quite uncomfortably, that of course the new Republicans would be invited, being of African descent and all (his vocabulary). But it would make certain strategy and tactics discussions a bit difficult, being as they were in the other party, and the CBC hadn't figured out how to work around that.

Posted by trailing wife 2010-11-03 17:12|| 2010-11-03 17:12|| Front Page Top

#3 If I was Lt. Col. West, I would decline the invite with a letter stating that the CBC hadn't done anything to help my candidacy and does precious little to help any black that doesn't toe the party line and they can FOAD.

Posted by DarthVader 2010-11-03 17:43|| 2010-11-03 17:43|| Front Page Top

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