Race in Senate race

historic Senate race: "There are two historic dimensions to the Keyes-Obama race: It's the first time you have two African-Americans representing both major parties (in a U.S. Senate race) ... and it's one of the best examples of men who are diametrically opposed in terms of the issues," says Alvin Williams, president and CEO of the Washington-based Black America's Political Action Committee. The organization was founded by Keyes to promote conservative candidates.