The Rev. Jesse Jackson said cities had been dismissed by the Bush administration because Mr. Bush received few urban votes.

Quote Originally Posted by Jesse Jackson
"Many black people feel that their race, their property conditions and their voting patterns have been a factor in the response," Mr. Jackson said, after meeting with Louisiana officials yesterday. "I'm not saying that myself, but what's self-evident is that you have many poor people without a way out."
In my opinion, and thats all it is, I dont really see race entering the picture. I just think everyone underestimated the destruction this would cause.