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Race and the Republicans
ResumeThe race question has long dogged Republicans, who have worked to shed its appearance as an all-white club. The emotional reaction to Lott's comments underscores how much race remains a festering sore in the country's political life. In this hour, Republican voices speak out about race and the GOP.
Guests:
Thomas Edsall, political correspondent with the Washington Post
Earl Black, professor of political science at Rice University, co-author of "The Rise of Southern Republicans
Andrew Sullivan, writes daily on his website andrewsullivan.com, senior editor at the New Republic
Hillary Shelton, director of Washington bureau of the NAACP
This program aired on December 16, 2002.