Paul Sarbaines announced last week that he is retiring after this term in the Senate. This sets up what may be an interesting and entertaining race for that spot. The scramble among Democrats to take advantage of the rare opening, as well as the Republicans' potential of a viable candidate will make this something to watch.
Then I read this USA Today Op/Ed article. And I get confused.
The author points out that the Democrats better pick a black guy to run in the general election. Apparently, not doing so will make black voters feel "betrayed". If the Maryland Democratic party leaders don't 'clar the way' for a black candidate to win, well, the national party should get involved.
First, how does the author not understand that in the primary elections THE VOTERS decide who the best candidate is. Those voters will be all races, and one would hope (although it's not altogether likely) they would pick the best person for the job.
Second, and more important: I thought we were past this. I don't care what color someone running for office is, I care about what he/she says, what he/she will do, how he/she will vote.
How does something this stupid get published? Is this really still an issue? Are black voters so idiotic to switch political loyalty because of the color of a state office candidate, who THEY VOTE IN?
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