A Black Republican Party Chairman?

Michael Steele, former lieutenant governor of Maryland wants to be the chairman of the GOP. It is interesting since judging from the McCain/Palin rallies there is no diversity in the party. The party seems to be more about exclusion than inclusion.

Steele says "We must articulate a positive vision for America's future that speaks to Americans' hopes, concerns and needs.  It's time to stop defining ourselves by what we are not, and tell voters what we believe, how we'll lead, and where we'll go ... how we Republicans will make America better ... how we'll make their families more prosperous, their children better educated, their parents more secure, and all of us healthier, safer, and stronger.  That means we must articulate our vision in the local public square, on TV, on Radio, in the local newspapers, on the internet.  With God's help and the guidance of the men and women who give strength to our Republican National Committee, I am prepared to do just that."

Judging from the GOP convention, the party does not embrace diversity, and a Steele election will not change the perception that this is no longer the party of Lincoln, but is now the party of Joe the Plumber.

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