Blacks running for governor: Ohio Secretary of State Ken Blackwell is a front-runner in his state's Republican nomination race. In Pennsylvania, former Pittsburgh Steelers star receiver Lynn Swann is considering a Republican bid. And Deval Patrick, a former top Clinton administration Justice Department official, is vying for the Democratic nomination in Massachusetts.
Blacks running for Senate: Tennessee Rep. Harold Ford Jr. is the leading candidate to win the Democratic nomination in his state. Michigan's Keith Butler, pastor of a large suburban Detroit church, has lined up the support of key Republicans — including former vice-presidential candidate Jack Kemp.
Hispanic candidates: In addition to Menendez, New Mexico's Democratic governor, Bill Richardson, is seeking a second, four-year term. Richardson is often mentioned in the media as a possible 2008 presidential contender.
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On a smaller scale, here is an interesting article about Ernie Chambers in Mother Jones. The Importance of Being Ernie. Don't know who he is nor do I read Mother Jones, but I saw this headline and had to take a peek: For 35 years, the lone African-American in the legislature has been almost singlehandedly changing Nebraska. .--------------------------------------------
The Black Commentator is continuing its war against the Congressional Black Caucus because they were all that was left to hate.
The CBC Monitor is Watching: Making Black Politicians Accountable.
I think someone at the CBC said something about someone at the BC's
mama. Yes, that's what I think, but just in case the rest of Congress
was missing being the focus of BC's ire, don't worry. You're still on
the s&*# list. The 'Most Corrupt' Congress Ever: Including Elements of The Black Caucus------------------------------------------------
Not as if TX Republican Congressman DeLay needed more trouble, but now the redistricting that he spearheaded is coming under investigation. I've always been suspicious of the redistricting fever that hit Republicans. I wouldn't say it was racially motivated because the purpose wasn't to dilute the black vote. It was to dilute any vote that would work against Republicans. If there had been another non-racial classification for that, it would have been the target. It's not about race; it's about votes. Although with DeLay, there is no telling.
Chicago Defender: Redistricting Map: It's the Purest Form of Racism
L.A. Times: Redistrict Fight Will Go Before High Court
Star-Telegram: U.S. Supreme Court will hear Texas redistricting appeal
