Anyone who either remembers or has ever studied Civil Rights history knows what an evil figure Democrat and Klansman Bull Connor was. Connor abused his office when he allowed Klansmen to attack Freedom Riders; the imagery of his use of firehoses and attack dogs against civil rights activists remains one of the most iconic images in the fight for equality. Now, the Washington Post has attempted to harness this bully power to attack black Republican Herman Cain by portraying him as Connor in a video.

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Once upon a time former Governor, Presidential candidate, and Chairman of the Democrat National Committee called the GOP the “White Party.”  CNN commentator Lou Dobbs took Dean to task for his language.

So was Dr. Dean, and those among the Left who share his understanding of history, accurate?  Is the GOP the party of white people?  Let’s test the good doctor’s diagnosis.

Fifteen questions follow.  The correct answers are provided at the end. No peeking!

Question #1.  During whose administration did the signature of an African-American first appear on U.S. currency? During that of a Republican or a Democrat President?

Question #2.  Was the first African-American diplomat appointed by a Republican or a Democrat President?

Question #3.  Was the first African-American popularly elected U.S. Senator a Republican or a Democrat? (more…)