Benjamin Jealous : Ron Paul 's attempt to heal rift between Democrats and GOP falls short . He says if GOP wants to win black votes , it can start by committing to civil rights . One way is criminal justice reform , he says . Jealous : But they can make inroads by showing a commitment to civil rights , something Paul managed to do briefly in his remarks . Sentencing reform , education would bring down spending . GOP , get on board .
Benjamin Jealous : Ron Paul 's attempt to heal rift between Democrats and GOP falls short . He says if GOP wants to win black votes , it can start by committing to civil rights . One way is criminal justice reform , he says . Jealous : Sentencing reform , education would bring down spending . GOP , get on board .