With 2 weeks to go until election day, we are in full swing with the 2010 Mid-Term Elections.  Never has the power of the Black vote been placed in such an important position.  The airwaves are full of pundits asking if the Democratic Party has taken the Black vote for granted, or if the leadership of the party has abandoned the Black voter, or if President Obama has not addressed the needs of the Black voter.  These questions avoid the stark reality of voting power -- NO VOTE, NO VOICE.

Black voters have been the most reliable supporters of the Democratic Party for decades.  We have weighed the alternatives, and aligned our support with the Democratic Party.  As we emerge from the worst economic recession in our lifetime, what makes this election different?  Three things.   

First, every seat in the House of Representatives is up for grabs. The recovery that is being led by President Obama needs the support of loyal Democrats. That means the EVERY BLACK VOTER HAS A STAKE IN THE OUTCOME. 

Secondly, the Black vote was an important difference maker in 2008. We are still big difference makers in 2010.  Voting in large numbers to elect the President demonstrates our power.  Voting for congressional supporters to enact his agenda demonstrates clout.  If Black voters turn out in the numbers that elected President Obama, WE CAN TRANSFORM THE POWER OF THE BLACK VOTE INTO CLOUT. 

Finally, if the Republicans and the Tea Party take over the House and the Senate, YOU WON'T LIKE THE ALTERNATIVE.