Why The Lack Of Debate On Race?

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By: Frederick Cosby

Did you hear that sound during Tuesday night’s Republican presidential debate in New Hampshire? That was the sound of GOP candidates not talking about issues regarding race in America. Even worse, it was the sound of the debate moderators – journalists – not asking the candidates questions regarding race in America.

Only black Republican businessman Herman Cain and Texas Gov. Rick Perry have fielded numerous questions on race – Perry largely because of the unfortunate N-word name of the hunting ranch his family leased and Cain because of his initial criticism of the ranch’s moniker.

Other than Perry’s ranch problem and Cain opining that race isn’t a big deal in America anymore, it’s been almost a race-free zone for the candidates who’ve enjoyed an almost free ride from debate moderators on the subject. More stringent questioning on the subject might produce some interesting answers. CONTINUE....