On the Congressional Black Caucus

Have you ever heard of the Congressional White Caucus? No? That's because it doesn't exist. But there is a Congressional Black Caucus and they don't accept non-blacks as members. Not even one who represents a district that is 60% black. Read Jeff Jacoby's column on the subject for more details.

If the CBC is interested in furthering equality for all blacks I would think that they would welcome as members those that represent a lot of blacks in particular and anyone sharing their goals in general. In fact, I would think that the CBC would be happy to speak for all the downtrodden regardless of race. I suspect that the CBC is more interested in enhancing its own power than in promoting equality for anyone. And that they might be interested in more than just equality for blacks.

Anyhow, why do the rules of Congress allow such a racist organization to exist? Does anyone believe for even a second that they would allow a CWC to exist? There is no Congressional Christian Caucus. But might there be a Congressional Muslim Caucus when more Muslims are elected to Congress?

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