Black Political Zone

"Race remains a simmering force in American politics. It can pop up suddenly, as Virginia Senator George Allen can attest. His ill-advised rant against a young Indian-American supporter of his opponent, former Navy Secretary James Webb, has jeopardized his reelection. But what's more noteworthy in the 2006 elections is how small a role race has played in statewide races involving black candidates."

// posted by blackdemocracy @ 9:01 PM