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Although I have no party affiliation right now, eight years ago I walked away from the Democratic Party and registered as a Republican. In part it was because I believed and still believe that the Democrats take the black vote for granted and when expedient, marginalize black voter concerns at the drop of a hat and without any regard to possible consequences.
In my view both parties should have to compete for all votes including those …