Sure, there are more Democrats in the African-American demographic than there are Republicans, but a quick review of who’s Republican just might surprise you. Some of these names sure surprised us! Take a look and see who’s repping for their party, after the jump…
Eldridge Cleaver
Eldridge Cleaver was the co-founder of the Black Panther Party, a novelist, a political prisoner, and a candidate for the US Senate.
Here’s an interview with Charlie Rose, discussing his stance.
Condoleeza Rice
Condoleezza Rice is the second woman to be US Secretary of State, after Madeleine Albright who held the post during Clinton’s administration. She describes herself as a moderate Republican.
Clarence Thomas
Clarence Thomas is a justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. After Thurgood Marshall, he is the second African-American to serve on the Supreme Court.
Michael Steele
Michael Steele was the first African-American chairman of the Republican National Committee from January 2009 until January 2011. Some say he was selected as a Republican response to Obama as the first African-American president.
Sheryl Underwood
Sheryl Underwood is a comedian, who has hosted B.E.T.’s ‘Comic View’ and produced a few other comedy series. Is she one of the more surprising Republicans on this list?
Larry Elder
You’ve seen him as a judge on television haven’t you? He’s a T.V. and radio host with a law degree and a host of opinions on just about everything!
Colin Powell
Colin Powell is a retired four-star general, who served as Secretary of State for four years, under President George W. Bush. He was the first African-American appointed to that position.
