Democrat Leadership Calls Black GOP Candidates "Slavish" & "Token"

U.S. House of Representatives Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer said that black Senate candidate (Maryland Lt. Gov.) Michael Steele acts "slavishly" in supporting the Republican Party. In addition, four years ago, Hoyer called Steele a "token" candidate. Hoyer this week gave an "insincere" apology by saying that "no offense was intended in his remarks. I should not have used those words." Hoyer's apology continued to criticize Steele politically: "If Mr. Steele did in fact take offense, let me assure him that none was intended," Hoyer said. "But Mr. Steele continuously tries to divert attention from the fact that he is an unwavering supporter of the Republican agenda ..."

Republicans like Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael Steele, former Sec. of State General Colin Powell and Sec. of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice rebuff these insults and continue to win the hearts of voters. In Arkansas, the Republican Party is reaching out to our fellow black citizens. It was the Republican party that came into existence to fight for the emancipation of black Americans from slavery. It was Democrat party officials who kept blacks from voting in the South. Blacks in Arkansas have voted Democrat in the past primarily because the State was a one-party system. Expect this to change because Republican beliefs and values align with the traditional values of black voters.

Arkansas Gov. Huckabee's staff member Chris Morris has been getting the word out to the black community. Chis is the 2006 Republican candidate for Arkansas State Treasurer. He needs your support. Vote for Chris Morris!