Meaningful quote from an academic regarding race

[Amianthus]

"Tainting the tea party movement with the charge of racism is proving to be an effective strategy for Democrats. There is no evidence that tea party adherents are any more racist than other Republicans, and indeed many other Americans. But getting them to spend their time purging their ranks and having candidates distance themselves should help Democrats win in November. Having one?s opponent rebut charges of racism is far better than discussing joblessness."

Mary Frances Berry  Professor of American Social Thought and History, U. Penn.
http://www.politico.com/arena/perm/Mary_Frances_Berry_91E3D9D5-C40D-440C-9D48-1C50CBC60C87.html

[BT]

Mary Francis Berry is a former chairwoman of the United States Commission on Civil Rights. She is also the former board chair of Pacifica Radio.

[Kramer]

"Tainting the tea party movement with the charge of racism is proving to be an effective strategy for Democrats. There is no evidence that tea party adherents are any more racist than other Republicans, and indeed many other Americans. But getting them to spend their time purging their ranks and having candidates distance themselves should help Democrats win in November. Having one?s opponent rebut charges of racism is far better than discussing joblessness."

Mary Frances Berry  Professor of American Social Thought and History, U. Penn.
http://www.politico.com/arena/perm/Mary_Frances_Berry_91E3D9D5-C40D-440C-9D48-1C50CBC60C87.html

Wishful thinking. I see no reason to believe this will elect Democrats in November.