By — Alex Bruns Alex Bruns Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/mitt-romney-addresses-the-naacp Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Romney to NAACP: If You Could Read My Heart, You Would Vote for Me Politics Jul 11, 2012 10:15 AM EDT Updated 11:55 p.m. Mitt Romney addressed the NAACP at their 103rd National Convention in Houston Wednesday morning. While acknowledging the historical significance of President Obama’s election as the nation’s first African-American president, Romney attempted to distinguish himself in the speech as a viable alternative for black voters. This is the second major campaign speech Romney has delivered to a minority group in the last month. In June, Romney spoke before the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials in Orlando. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Alex Bruns Alex Bruns
Updated 11:55 p.m. Mitt Romney addressed the NAACP at their 103rd National Convention in Houston Wednesday morning. While acknowledging the historical significance of President Obama’s election as the nation’s first African-American president, Romney attempted to distinguish himself in the speech as a viable alternative for black voters. This is the second major campaign speech Romney has delivered to a minority group in the last month. In June, Romney spoke before the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials in Orlando. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now