Republicans and the Black vote
By: Michael K. Fauntroy.
Publisher: Lynne Rienner Publishers
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Boulder, Colo
Language: eng
Number of pages: 181
ISBN-13: 9781588264701
Subjects: Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ); African Americans -- Politics and government
Description: "The Republican Party once enjoyed nearly unanimous support among African American voters; today, it can hardly maintain a foothold in the black community. Exploring how and why this shift occurred, as well as recent efforts to reverse it, Michael Fauntroy meticulously navigates the political strategies that have driven a wedge between the GOP and its formerly stalwart constituents."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Afros and elephants: an introduction to a political paradox; title: The GOP's early lock on Black votes; title: The Republicans fall out of favor; title: Efforts to regain and retain African American support; title: Public policies speak louder than words; title: GOP political symbolism alienates African Americans; title: An ongoing quest for Black votes?.