Herman Cain said that black voters were ` ` likely '' to support Republicans . The problem is that the GOP has done little to change the game since then , virtually ignoring African-Americans and advocating policies that blacks believe go against their interests . Roland Martin says he is given ample historical reason for that support . Republicans had substantial black support but adopted a strategy that excluded them , he says . Martin : If GOP wants black support , it has to make its case to black voters .
Herman Cain said that black voters were ` ` likely '' to support Republicans . Roland Martin says he is given ample historical reason for that support . Republicans had substantial black support but adopted a strategy that excluded them , he says . Martin : If GOP wants black support , it has to make its case to black voters .