expressing my views. this is just a way to try to keep african-americans or black americans from -- from being -- from coming out and talking about conservative values and taking part in -- in what we believe is going to be the best for our country. >> in the past couple of months, the opposite situation happened for ambassador susan rice, said to be in line to get the secretary of state job. but senators questioned her experience, her qualifications and some of her judgment. yet they were labeled as sexist and racist. eventually, when she withdrewler name. the white house blamed the republicans. they are darned if they do and darned if they don't. >> i have talked about this during convention. i said, this president would like to separate us based on income level, gender, race, social status. and that's exactly what is happening right now. if you look at what is happening, the president's policies have hurt theost vulnerable amongst.