Quote Originally Posted by The12lber
There's never been a prominent black authority figure in the U.S. besides Colin Powell - and he was only secretary of state.
If I recall correctly, Colin Powell had considered running for president. When he did, the black community was right behind him until he said he was going to do away with welfare. At which point, they stopped supporting him and he just quit.

I would have voted for Colin Powell in a heartbeat.