A fear factor?
"Triad Today" host Jim Longworth in Yes Weekly: Brad Miller is afraid of Vernon Robinson:
"As an independent who opposes Bush's strong-arm tactics, I would like nothing better than to see the Democrats take control of Congress. The 13th Congressional District is mainly white and Democrat, but voting for Brad Miller just because he is a white Democrat only validates politics as usual and rewards incumbents who hide from their opponents.
"Ironically, Brad's rant ("I'm not scared of a damn thing! And I gotta go vote."), might just be the rally cry of citizens when they show up on Nov. 7, and demonstrate they're not afraid to vote for an outspoken black Republican over a frightened white Democrat."