Debate Republicano

Say what you will about the Republican presidential candidates. They have at least been consistent in their disrespect for minorities during this election cycle. Before yesterday's debate, mass scheduling conflicts prevented a previously scheduled Univision debate and kept many away from historically black Morgan State University. While unconfirmed reports indicate that the missing candidates were all at a surprise birthday party for underdog Tom Tancredo, there are still many who believe that Republicans might not like minorities.

Not all of them, mind you. Mitt Romney, for instance, has worked hard to find employment opportunities for illegal immigrants.

I fear that showing up at last night's Univision debate might have been a tactical error. Obviously, they were forced to go a little light on the "we hate illegals" rhetoric, which might not have sat so well with some of their core constituencies.

It must be tough to be a Republican. Someone is always upset with you. You're either too racist, or not racist enough.