There really has not been a strong Republican message to either the poor or the African American community at large.
Meaning of the quote
This quote suggests that the Republican Party has not done a good job of communicating its ideas and values to poor people or the African American community. The politician who said this believes that the Republican Party needs to do a better job of reaching out to these groups and explaining how their policies and beliefs can benefit them.
About Jack Kemp
Jack Kemp was an American politician and professional football player. He served as Housing Secretary under President George H. W. Bush and was the Republican Party’s vice presidential nominee in 1996. Kemp had a successful career in the American Football League, earning the AFL MVP award in 1965 and co-founding the AFL Players Association.
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