Benjamin Jealous : Rand Paul 's attempt to heal rift between blacks and GOP fell short . The Kentucky senator is trying to win over black voters in the South by touting his support for criminal justice reform -- a position that has been anathema to many of them. One way is criminal justice reform , Jealous says . Jealous : Sentencing reform , education would bring down spending . GOP , get on board .
Benjamin Jealous : Rand Paul 's attempt to heal rift between blacks and GOP fell short . He says if GOP wants to draw black votes , it can start by committing to civil rights . One way is criminal justice reform , Jealous says . Jealous : Sentencing reform , education would bring down spending . GOP , get on board .