Karl Rove Wet Dream: A GOP Long-Lasting Majority

Karl Rove dream was built on increasing their support among Hispanics and decreasing Blacks support for Democratic Party.

Latino and black voters reassessing ties to GOP

WASHINGTON - A major effort to draw Latinos and blacks into the Republican Party, a central element of the GOP plan to build a long-lasting majority, is in danger of collapse amid anger over the immigration debate and claims that Republican leaders have not delivered on promises to direct more money to church-based social services.

President Bush, strategist Karl Rove and other top Republicans have wooed Latino and black leaders, many of them evangelical clergy who lead large congregations, in hopes of peeling away the traditional Democratic base. But now some of the leaders who helped Bush win in 2004 are revisiting their loyalty to the Republican Party and, in some cases, abandoning it.

Reality has finally shined on Karl Rove plans. The uglier side of consertavism does not match President Bush rhetoric of compassion. Immigrant bashing (specially Mexicans bashing) and spreading fear as a central part of Republican campaigns will not endear Hispanics to the GOP. Talking a good game might work on conservative base, but Hispanics and Black want action rather than hollow promises of change.