While Democrats continue to rebuild after their setbacks in the 2004 elections, GOP leaders are quietly being escorted and introduced in the black community by leading ministers. Among those was our host, politically independent Bishop Eddie Long, the electrifying black pastor at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. And while Long and like-minded blacks may have found themselves in the minority on stage this weekend, their voice in the debate was not to be missed. Long, who with other leading pastors has met with President Bush, was quick to point out he enjoyed the new relationship and dialogue. Like many other prominent leaders, Long is one of those Republican National Committee Chairman Ken Mehlman hopes will undertake a new mission within the GOP.