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ThinkAndGrowRich
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 Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 8:55 am
Post subject: RNC & DNC Response to the Covenant With Black America |
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http://www.covenantwithblackamerica.com/RNCDNC.html
| Quote: | As we witnessed in the 2004 presidential election, Americans are deeply divided between race, class, gender, political ideology and moral values. A divide so extreme, that in order to bridge it, we must speak openly, freely, without judgment and work together. It is imperative that we take this opportunity to consider the issues of particular interest to African Americans and to establish a national plan of action to address them. No longer can we sit back and expect one political party, one segment of the population or one religious denomination to speak for us or to act on our behalf. It is our responsibility as an entire community to no longer be left behind politically, socially, or economically and to bridge the economic and social divides ourselves, by encouraging a conversation and a commitment that will inevitably benefit all Americans.
"We are pleased to announce today that the two major political parties have agreed to ensure that all candidates seeking their respective party's 2008 presidential nomination will address the issues outlined in The Covenant."
Tavis Smiley
CWBA Moderator
State of the Black Union, Houston, Texas
February 25, 2006
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The Republican Response
| Quote: | "Until both parties compete hard for the [African American] vote, the community is not well served....we have more work to do... Republicans have not always done our best to listen, learn and share our ideas. While I have not decided whether to seek re-election beyond my term as Chairman in January 2007, and the Republican National committee has not organized candidate forums in the past, I am committed to ensure that our 2008 Republican presidential candidates forthrightly address issues of importance to the African American community."
Ken Mehlman
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The Democrat Response
| Quote: | "We are very proud of the support that the Democratic Party receives from the African American community, and are committed to working hard everyday to continue to earn that support. We would therefore be happy to sanction a debate that focuses specifically on issues of concern to the African American community. Thank you again for the invitation, and thank you for the work you are doing to ensure that these issues remain at the forefront of the national debate."
Governor Howard Dean
DNC Chairman |
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ThinkAndGrowRich
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Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 1:13 pm
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So what I find myself wondering is....will black folks who are more "conservative" in their thinking, be welcome at the table, or will it be an execise in futility for any one of us to try to speak up in that forum.
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DarkStar
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Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2006 7:34 pm
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| ThinkAndGrowRich wrote: | | So what I find myself wondering is....will black folks who are more "conservative" in their thinking, be welcome at the table, or will it be an execise in futility for any one of us to try to speak up in that forum. |
Given what you just posted, for some reason I find your question to be mind boggling. |
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ThinkAndGrowRich
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Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 2:49 pm
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Darkstar,
I apparently missed your response. Can you please explain what you mean?
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DarkStar
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Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 7:50 pm
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| ThinkAndGrowRich wrote: | Darkstar,
I apparently missed your response. Can you please explain what you mean? |
If the GOP is "being given the chance" to be at the table, (actually the GOP is accepting the invitation for a change), and the GOP is supposed to be the party of conservatives, isn't your question silly?
Better yet, again I'll ask, why did the Black GOP/conservatives who were invited to the Covenant Forum, and accepted the invitations, later rescind their acceptances or plain not show up? |
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