Colonel Roosevelt, as the leader of the new party, recognized at his full political value the Negro in states where his vote is counted, and perceived the very slight value, potential and actual, as a party asset of the Negro in states where his vote is not counted.
Grimké highlights Colonel Roosevelt's recognition of the political value of Black voters in states where their votes count.
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