DALLAS, Texas—The Republican Party should invest time and money into attracting black voters, even in areas where Democrats have dominated for years, according to activist Autry Pruitt. “The biggest challenge is convincing Republican Party establishment types that the black vote should not be abandoned. The grassroots, Republican grassroots, they’re amazing. They get it, they understand the message. But it’s the establishment and party types, the consultant class, that gives up,” Pruitt, CEO of the New Journey political action committee, told The Epoch Times at the Conservative Political Action Conference. If Republicans have little support somewhere then the party should be investing more resources, not fewer, Pruitt added. He referenced how President Joe Biden said years ago, “Show me your checkbook and calendar, and I’ll tell you what your values are.” “So when I look at the Republican Party and where they’re spending their money, consultants, big dinners etc., I see …