I think he was being sarcastic but I'll give you one reason blacks should vote for the democratic party. There's a chance that politician understands the problems black people face.
There's also a chance that democrat might actually be black himself. The reason Ben carson ane Herman Cain were uncle Tom tokens is that Republicans won't vote for them and neither will blacks. If they are electable show me one black Republican governor or senator.
Why doesn't Ben carson run for senator as a Republican? There is a ceiling for blacks in the gop
I would vote for Colin Powell. I agree by and large most Black repubs are UTs however I need to see more than just lip service from Dems and I personally think its dumb to give your vote to someone every voting cycle. Dems should earn the Black vote by action and not by talking. Blacks should all register as independents and see who earns their vote. There should be some solid proof of changes being done prior to the election not after. i think the problem is that there is still a large contingent of whites that are passively racist that will turn if some real change is implemented.
You get no special treatment. The more you vote the more weight your vote carries. Your area is already at a disadvantage because your constituents don't donate volunteer or even show up to vote.
I would love to see black communities get involved so your plan would work. Because if black people consistently showed up, Republicans would then start working for your vote, rather than use you to get whites to vote.
So first step is show up and vote democratic. Then if or when the Democrats take you for granted, vote GOP and give them a chance to disappoint. Which they will.
When poor blacks make it out of poverty they get to join the rest of us. Are you a greed Republican or intelligent democrat? Us whites are divided.
The problem is we got to get more poor people to vote. Told you before. Don't vote don't matter, no matter what color you are