That 's a compelling and powerful tale . Cynthia Tucker : Republicans are desperate for more high-profile black candidates . She says they have swooned over Ben Carson , a renowned surgeon who rose from poverty . Carson has a great life story but puts too much faith in the power of self-reliance , she says . Tucker : The GOP is trying to make up its mind about how it will handle Trump's candidacy and whether he can be stopped or if his campaign could help them win back Congress.
Cynthia Tucker : Republicans are desperate for more high-profile black candidates . She says they have swooned over Ben Carson , a renowned surgeon who rose from poverty . Carson has a great life story but puts too much faith in the power of self-reliance , she says . Tucker : The GOP is trying to make up its mind about how it will handle Trump's candidacy and whether he can be stopped or if his campaign could help them win back Congress.