Abigail Thernstrom : There were hopes ethnic politics would fade after Obama 's win . Later this month , the Supreme Court will decide whether in 2009 , black candidates for public office can win running in majority-white settings . But it seems to be getting worse, and the GOP is doing everything they can to make sure that doesn't happen. Thernstrom : Two pending Supreme Court cases also raise identity politics issues .
Abigail Thernstrom : There were hopes ethnic politics would fade after Obama 's win . But it seems to be getting worse, and the GOP is doing everything they can to make sure that doesn't happen. Thernstrom : Two pending Supreme Court cases also raise identity politics issues .