This is a dramatic development. Senator Rand Paul, 2016 GOP Presidential potential hopeful, will speak at Howard University, the seminal African-American universityestablished in 1867 in Washington DC.  Here’s the story and below is from the university’s statement:

“Sen. Paul’s speech will focus on the importance of outreach to younger voters, as well as minority groups. He will also discuss the history of the African-American community’s roots in the Republican Party and current issues, such as school choice and civil liberties.”

I think this could be a blockbuster.  I am not fan of Lincoln or the Radical Republicans in their treatment of the South but there is plenty of history Senator Paul could cite to show African-Americans that the GOP is the party of civil rights and liberties.  I can’t wait to see what he’ll say Wednesday.  It could be a game-changer for the 2016 election.

About Elwood Sanders

Elwood "Sandy" Sanders is a Hanover attorney who is an Appellate Procedure Consultant for Lantagne Legal Printing and has written ten scholarly legal articles. Sandy was also Virginia's first Appellate Defender and also helped bring curling in VA! (None of these titles imply any endorsement of Sanders’ views)

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