In Florida , Republican candidate for Congress Glo Smith recently made national news when unknown vandals destroyed one of her campaign signs by spray-painting her face white -- a reference to the ugly , warped idea that black candidates who run on the GOP line are outcasts from the black community who are `` acting white . '' If Republicans do n't get more minority support , it will spell future disaster . GOP must support black candidates who endure abuse for being Republican . Comment: GOP should form broad coalitions that cross traditional boundaries .
If Republicans do n't get more minority support , it will spell future disaster . GOP must support black candidates who endure abuse for being Republican . Comment: GOP should form broad coalitions that cross traditional boundaries .