The GOP’s cynical embrace of Herman Cain

Some weeks ago, as I was conducting research for a book on anti-communism, I happened upon a political ad for the 1952 presidential election. The ad was notable for two reasons: It appeared in an African American newspaper, and it said in bold letters, "Let's face it — a vote for the Democrats is a vote for Jim Crow." This was followed by an explanation of why blacks should support the Eisenhower-Nixon ticket.

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Joby Warrick 08 Oct, 2011


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