Coby W. Dillard's Page

wrote this Sunday after his appearance on Face the Nation

I'm going to step out on a limb here and make the case for GEN Powell's inclusion in the Republican Party. Not that it's up to anyone to throw him out, but the bashing's getting out of hand. So here we go.

First off, something about Powell that you may not know-and this is a no-shitter-the black community, even after his speech at the UN to make the case for Iraq, still has a very healthy respect for him. I think it's likely that… Continue

It’s a terrible thing to say, but there’s a terrible contradiction among a lot of black Republicans and conservatives that I know. That’s not directed at anyone personally, but it’s reflective of a certain attitude that I see among some of us.

Since we’re all family, let’s talk.

It bothers me when I hear some of us complain in private about how unrecognized our efforts go in the eyes of the local or state Republican Party leadership. About how when we bring ideas to the table, we’re slapped do… Continue

Mr. Steele,

When you were elected chairman of the RNC, I rejoiced. I saw in you an opportunity to move the GOP forward from its questionable past to a future as a tru party of inclusion. I remember watching the voting online, and me and my son jumping up and down when the final tally was announced. I had high hopes for you, and hoped you’d succeed during your chairmanship.

I saw you take on Rush Limbaugh. Saw you doing what you had to, to reestablish your authority. I’ll admit to some concern,… Continue