Not only that, but he had actual genuine black supporters in various sectors. Guys who, despite all they tried, couldn't just be dismissed as Uncle Toms. Guys who was making people think ever so slightly.
That 2% was likely a huge stepping stone, and its likely if he had his second term it would have laid foundation for at least a sizable chunk in the future to be off the plantation.
Not only that, but he had actual genuine black supporters in various sectors. Guys who, despite all they tried, couldn't just be dismissed as Uncle Toms. Guys who was making people think ever so slightly.
That 2% was likely a huge stepping stone, and its likely if he had his second term it would have laid foundation for at least a sizable chunk in the future to be off the plantation.