What do an old white guy and a dead black man have in common?

Nothing, other than what seems to me like a publicity stunt, the latest from the U.S. Republican party. After an abhorring display of oral cantor from the mouth of the Republican Parties newest mouthpiece, Bobby Jindal, John McCain has jumped onto the diversity bandwagon and is campaigning to pardon the first African American Heavyweight Title holding boxer, Jack Johnson for charges placed on him in 1913.

Now don't get me wrong, I'm all for equality, liberty, and for undoing past wrongs........but this just seems like McCain's trying to save face. While I don't want to delve too deep into progressive politics, Barack Obama's historic win clearly represented a reformed view on politics, as a minority was voted in by the majority. I don't know John McCain.....neither will anybody reading this blog, BUT I still can't help but be sceptical and question the integrity and authenticity of this pardon. Although the article concludes by stating that Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove apparently turned down the idea, Rove's spokeswoman denies that allegation.....

Even if McCain was attempting to pass this pardon out of the goodness of his heart and to strengthen the image of Black America, the verdict is still out on whether the pardon will be passed or not.