It was the Democrats who were against civil rights legislation

And always remember, Abraham Lincoln only served one term in Congress, too.

You had 42 blacks that ran on the Republican ticket this Cycle, 14 made of them made it to the general election and two of us made it to the House of Representatives. So I think that there is a new movement that needs to have a voice in the Congressional Black Caucus.

I am a black male who grew up in the inner city of Atlanta and no one ever followed me in a mall. I don't recall any doors clicking when I crossed the street. And I never had anyone clutching their handbag when I got on an elevator. I guess having two awesome parents who taught me to be a respectful young man paid dividends.

Every year, thousands of Californians flee that populous paradise for tax-eased small government oasis of America's red states.

Leadership is about being a servant first.

I believe there's about 78 to 81 members of the Democrat Party who are members of the Communist Party.