Steele Aims to Erode Democrat's Black Base (America, Articles)

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Steele tries to sure up support in Maryland

Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael S. Steele spent a warm fall evening last week knocking on doors in an Annapolis townhouse community, lending support to one of the few other African American Republicans seeking higher office in Maryland, mayoral candidate George O. Kelley.

Together, the two slapped backs, shook hands and passed out a flier that not only promoted Kelley's campaign but in many respects also captured the essence of Steele's fledgling bid for U.S. Senate, as well. It urged: "VOTE for the MAN, NOT the PARTY."



In a flier, Michael S. Steele (R) urges, "VOTE for the MAN, NOT the PARTY." (Bill O'leary - Twp)

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Steele said he knew from the outset that he would encounter ambivalence from many African Americans who are suspicious of the Republican Party. But that has not deterred him from fashioning a campaign for 2006 that will attempt to cut deeply into the Democratic Party's most reliable constituency.