I found a very disturbing story in NPR about black conservatives and Obama.  I am a black Republican and I would not think of voting for Obama especially in wartime, but others do not feel that way.  Armstrong Williams conservative talk show host says he has never voted for a Democrat for president.
"I don't necessarily like his policies; I don't like much that he advocates, but for the first time in my life, history thrusts me to really seriously think about it.  I can honestly say I have no idea who I'm going to pull that lever for in November.  And to me, that's incredible," said Williams.
"Among black conservatives they tell me privately, it would be very hard to vote against him in November," said Williams.
Even I have voted for two Democratic presidents, much to my regret.  Jimmy, no guts, Carter and Bill, the biggest crook since Richard Nixon, Clinton.  But I did not vote for either of these bums for a second term.
Even more upsetting than Armstrong Williams, J.C. Watts, who was once part of the GOP House leadership, is thinking of voting for Obama.  Watts claims Republicans neglect the black community while Democrats reach out to them.
"And Obama highlights that even more," Watts said.  "Republicans often seem indefferent to those things." ( poverty and urban policy)
This is the same J.C. Watts who Rebublicans begged not to retire from the House.  This is the same J.C. Watts who along with Newt Gingrich soliticed funds from me for Gopac?
Another hero of mine Gen. Colin Powell said both candidates are qualified.
"I will vote for the individual I think that brings the best set of tools to the problems of 21st-century America and the 21st-century world regardless of party, regardless of anything else other than the most qualified candidate," Powell said.
Powell must have fogotten about Jimmy Carter, George Mc Govern, and Bill Clinton.  Appeasement does not work.  Besides Powell has benn called a RINO "Republican In Name Only"
If this turkey Obama was white Watts and Williams would not even think of voting for him.
Now for some voices of reason. Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael Steele the deputy permanent chairman of the GOP National Convention says, " As an African American, I'm very proud of his accomplishment.  It speaks well to his abilities and tenacity to forge ahead, and it speaks well for the country.  Having said all of that, come November I will do everything in my power to defeat him."
James T. Harris, a Milwaukee radio talk show host said, "We are of the same generation.  He's African American and I'm an American of African descent.  We both have lovely wives and beautiful children.  Other than that, we've got nothing in common.  I hope he loses every state."
For more information see the June 15,2008 NPR article "Black consevatives conflicted on Obama campaign".