I had an interesting conversation tonight with a journalist friend who works for the Georgia Informer.

It was interesting because it brought to light somethings that are subtly going on in African-american circles but have not been picked up by the mainstream media (MSM).

According to her, there is a growing movement in the circle to assess “their blind loyalty” to the democratic party and that the “Friend of Jackson” robocall was just a tip off. I learnt (and, this source is very reliable) that there would be unexpected repercussions if the nomination is “stolen” from Obama. Make no mistake, the African-american politicians up for re-election will be still be backed en masse, but the aim of the movement is to back other nominees (non democratic party nominees) who are on the ballot this November. For example, in Virginia’s 2nd district, the republican candidate Thelma Drake will be supported (African Americans make up 20% of her district). Others being targeted include Thomas Davis’ open seat, Deborah Pryce’s open seat, Steve Chabot’s seat, Robert Haye’s seat,  James Saxton’s open seat,  Jim McCrery and Don Cazayoux’s seats and Jim Marshal and john Barrow’s seats.

These are districts with high African American populations that will be won should Obama be the nominee and, if the plans goes on as planned, will result in a republican majority (if Obama is not the nominee).

While the details of this “operation” has not been finalized, it is certainly gaining momentum. According to my source, serious talks actually started last weekend in North Carolina and it is still being debated if a PAC should be started. All this depends on whoever becomes the eventual nominee.  Note that most national figures (Jackson, Sharpton and, even, Obama) are not involved in this movement, which was started by some faculty members at UNC.

I’m trying to get more information and will keep you posted.