“He represents the party that recruited him,” Jackson told a conference call Thursday. “There are two parties and two candidates. Let’s see which party is the most committed to supporting their guy.”
Jackson said Bush challenged black Democrats to leverage their vote by supporting Republicans when he addressed the National Urban League in Detroit. He said the president now has the opportunity to campaign for a black Republican in Illinois.
“Mr. Keyes should be the standard-bearer for the Republican Party,” he said. “It’s a great opportunity for Republicans to show their commitment to expanding their base and competing for the vote.”
Calling Karl!