Affirmative Action Conservative?

I find this troubling, Article.

I understand the Historic aspect of a Black Man being this close to wining the presidency, but the damage done to the country after four or eight years of this particular black mans presidency cannot justify this type of affirmative action presidency.

I have a suggestion, If these guys wanted a black man in office then why do they not run themselves, that way we can have not just an affirmative action black man but one that is qualified and would earn the office based on his character not the color of his skin. To vote an unqualified black man into office based only on the color of his skin is to do a disservice to the legacy of Dr. King and his vision. It also seems to state that Black men cannot gain higher office without affirmative action, this notion is inherently racist and I have to believe these guys do not hold racist views.

As a Hispanic (with an English name to boot) my candidate would have been Bill Richardson under this criteria. In all actuality I believe Richardson is far more qualified. At least he has executive experience as governor of New Mexico and although left wing in his politics he is a realist and was not above cutting taxes to help the economy of his state, Article, I do not think Obama will be this smart.

So I ask these conservative power houses (not that I would be so lucky to have them read this minuscule bog, but if anyone knows them please send them my way) do not compromise your principle for affirmative action, Instead run for office an get the vote of the likes of me who would love to vote for a qualified conservative candidate, woman, black, or Hispanic.