The main problem here is EDUCATION. Over 90% of children being taught in the schools are not taught the right information. Civic/Government classes are reduced to a 1/2 semester per academic year.

The Republican Party should no longer make any excuses on why we cannot come into the inner cities. It is ridiculous for Democrats to come into traditionally rural-Republican areas and win seats while they have a lock on the inner cities.

As far as getting African Americans to vote GOP that is not hard if you talk our language. Yes, most African Americans are conservative when it comes to gay marriage but at the same time NO ONE is really talking about HOLDING on or strengthening traditional heterosexual marraiges in OUR community. Mental health is a severe crisis and with the lack of health care it compounds the problem. These are issues that affect our community daily.

HIV/AIDS is a worldwide pandemic but is highlighted in poor urban areas due to the lack of proper access to health care and EDUCATION.

Blacks support vouchers but if we cannot amend the State Constitution to have voucers or tax credits then we need to look at alternatives. Charter schools is an alternative but the way we discuss it in our communities is a disaster.

Democrats on the other hand are ONLY in control due to the unions ON THIS SIDE of I-69. Under liberal control we are living in a third world country. And what most liberals will not tell you is that Blacks are READY for the GOP to come into Detroit. The problem is this. We have to change our image, our message must be precise and we must be consistent with our outreach efforts to humanize our issues with those who need help.

This includes visiting with churches in the community you have targeted, going to Belle Isle, knocking on doors in OFF-ELECTION seasons, focus groups, civic education, financial literacy issues and relationship building.