Ford O'Connell got in some hot water over his May 2012 comments about the Civil Rights Act . African-American will likely make the controversy a line of attack if he runs for president . The Washington Republican is now trying to appeal to Republican voters . Experts say he 's made strides with his outreach efforts , but needs to keep it up .
Rand Paul got in some hot water over his 2010 comments about the Civil Rights Act . Democrats will likely make the controversy a line of attack if he runs for president . The Kentucky Republican is now trying to appeal to African-American voters . Experts say he 's made strides with his outreach efforts , but needs to keep it up .