Marcus Skelton for City Counsil

Our very own contributor Marcus Skelton will be running for office.
Marcus is one of a growing number of young African-Americans leaving the party of their parents and grandparents in favor of the GOP -- or choosing not to have a political affiliation at all.

According to the Boston Globe a Gallup Poll of minorities' political opinions indicated that black voters overwhelmingly favor the Democratic Party, and the percentage of African-Americans who consider themselves Republicans lingers at about 9 percent. However, according to the poll, of those blacks who vote GOP, most are under age 50 -- a generational shift that could be an opportunity for Republicans and a headache for Democrats.

While older black voters still have strong attachments to the Democratic party, political specialists say, younger African-Americans are less likely to be bound by tradition: They grew up in an integrated society, they don't have personal memories of the civil rights movement, and they are more focused on entrepreneurship and opportunity, two of the GOP's selling points.

''The question people are going to have is, who wants to build on the civil right movement's success -- closing the wealth gap, closing the health gap, offering people real access to opportunity?"

HipHopRepublicans.com wishes him well in his run for DC Counsil.

If you wish to Donate to his campaign his adress is here.
Also his new website is up http://skeltonforcouncil.org/

To donate funds please send checks to:
Friends to Elect Marcus Skelton
2137 Suitland Terrace SE
Apt# 302Washington D.C. 20020

Below is Marcus Skenltons reason for running.


Why Run for Council Member At-Large……….?

My decision to run for City Council is based on my strong commitment to community involvement and my belief that together we can make better decisions beneficial to the future for the District of Columbia. We have the opportunity to stop run-away taxing and irresponsible spending by electing Marcus Skelton for D.C. Council Member At-Large.

Because public education, public safety, and job growth are three hotly debated issues in our community. I am committed to meeting as many of you as possible and learning how you feel about these and other issues that affect the city because there are multiple solutions to every problem. I also believe that all citizens agree on a few principles.

Bi-partisan government is beneficial to the future of the district because monopolies tend to lead to corruption.

Strong values and community involvement keep our streets and children safe.
The District of Columbia has a responsibility to prepare its youth to compete in today’s global economy.

More businesses mean more jobs.

Citizens need to keep more of what they earn to keep up with the rising cost of living.
-Marcus Skelton