Slideshow: The most influential black conservatives in America

SLIDESHOW - More black conservatives are beginning to surface in prominent positions and they are here to stay...

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In recent years, black conservatives have gained more prominence in American politics, especially with their critical analysis and commentary of the Obama administration. After Herman Cain’s recent victory in a Tea Party Straw Poll, it’s clear that black Republicans have more power and political clout than many people have previously acknowledged. Here’s a slideshow of some of the most influential black republicans.

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