Lenny McAllister

Sometimes, being a new-school leader requires making both political opponents and supporters uncomfortable and upset in the process of breaking the mold to benefit the future. (more)

Although being a new media-based political figure is a good way for a relatively-unknown candidate to mobilize his base, it has its disadvantages. For one, the comments that new media-based candidates make tend to live on a little longer than one would hope. Furthermore, these candidates have a hard time changing positions on issues -- even if doing so makes sense -- without coming across as hypocritical. (more)

I won't apologize for it. As a Frederick Douglass Republican, I support Michael Steele's bid for re-election as chairman of the Republican National Committee. (more)

People will echo the same sentiment later on today and throughout the aftermath of Election Day 2010: Democrats are licking their wounds after the political carnage created by the Republicans’ “tsunami” this cycle. Perhaps they are correct, but at play is a bigger message: due to political overreach, ineptitude and the mood of the electorate, Democrats relinquished a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take hold of American politics as never before. (more)

I have to say, the remarks made by Rand Paul (R-KY) and his opponent Jack Conway (D-KY) at their latest debate were both deplorable and typical of the new low that we are seeing in American politics. (more)

Now I think I have heard everything. (more)

Everyone paid attention to a very noble cause that kicked off on September 22. The “No Wedding, No Womb” initiative was founded by Christelyn D. Karazin and Lorraine Spencer to form a coalition of new media professionals and hobbyists to push back against the dysfunction that has taken over American neighborhoods today -- namely, the acceptance of out-of-wedlock births across the nation. (more)

Truly, if you think about it for a second, isn’t it ironic, don’t you think? (more)

In the realm of public perception, the Democrats could not give RNC Chairman Michael Steele any more fodder before the Republicans begin their “Fire Pelosi” bus tour:  (more)

Maureen Dowd’s recent article – prompted by the First Lady’s recent trip overseas - wondered aloud why First Lady Michelle Obama has been missing in action at times during President Obama’s toughest days this year. Over the course of his presidency, Mr. Obama has had a lot to answer for to the media and, most forcefully, his Republican critics. His stimulus plan hasn’t worked to the point that there are now discussions brewing about a second stimulus package. The White House’s response to the oil crisis has dogged by all sides due to slow response times and off-and-on drilling moratoriums. Even the legendary suaveness of “No Drama Obama” from the 2008 campaign days hit a snag during episodes such as the Henry Louis Gates “Beer Summit” situation from last year and the heightened partisan sparring going on nationally.  (more)

Looking down on downtown Kansas City gives a perspective on the area that one doesn’t always get, I’d have to imagine. As a newfound friend of mine said about her native city, sometimes one just doesn’t understand the beauty or uniqueness of a view until you get a chance to look at it a little removed and from a new viewpoint. (more)

We have heard from the White House this week that we are living in a “teachable moment” – on race, as far as they are concerned. However, this presidential term – and perhaps, even, the term before it – has been one collective “teachable moment” for our nation. (more)

I have been watching all of the colorful (pun intended) sights and sounds from the past week, wondering when did I walk into the 1960s all of the sudden – or, worse still, some altered version of the 1960s where civil rights organizations get it wrong on race, wholesome Americans get represented by a world-class bigot, and black people turn a blind eye to the deteriorating racial conditions within America by proclaiming that “institutionalized racism is dead.” (more)

I hold sentiments of disagreement and disappointment over the NAACP’s recent decision to promote, vote on, and champion its opposition to the Tea Party Movement on the grounds that the populist, grassroots movement is – in the words of the NAACP -  “…not just about higher taxes and limited government…” (more)

Folks that have been upset with RNC Chairman Michael Steele for the past 18 months have gained another reason to rail against the embattled head of the GOP. Steele’s latest statements about the war in Afghanistan have only provided more fodder to the ongoing argument that Michael Steele should resign his post as the chief of the Republican Party. And for those making that argument, they feel as though there is plenty of fodder to support their case. From the LA bondage club fiasco to ill-advised statements in the media, supporters of change within the RNC believe that Steele has not lived up to the expectations laid out for the RNC chairman. (more)

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When first criticized by the public for trying to take on too many initiatives early in 2009, the Obama administration responded that they had the power of the White House behind them, so it should be expected that they would be able to multi-task from the nation’s capital. (more)

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