McAllister attended the 2008 Republican National Convention representing Hip Hop Republicans , and provided commentary on CNN , Fox Charlotte , XM Radio , and BET , as well as webcasts on Washington Post and Fox . On CNN American Morning , he gave a critical view of the approach to the Governor Sarah Palin VP introduction to America , saying that her daughter ’s pregnancy was an opportunity to make a connection to everyday Americans instead of trying to portray the Palins as perfect . In March 2013 , he ran as a candidate in the Republican primary for Illinois 's 2nd congressional district special election , but lost . In 2016 , he was the Republican nomination for US Congress in Pennsylvania 's 14th congressional district
2008 Republican National Convention
2008 Republican National Convention
Lenny McAllister