"In 1904, GeorgeEdwin Taylor became the first African American to run for president of the United States."

Why were the many politicians that came before George Edwin Taylor not successful? How did Mr.Taylor prosper? After reading the article, A Forgotten Presidential Candidate From 1904.” NPR.Org, https://www.npr.org/sections/npr-history-dept/2015/12/01/455267676/a-forgotten-presidential-candidate-from-1904. Accessed 19 Jan. 2020 I understood other leading black politicians like Fredrick Douglas, T.Thomas Fortune ,Blanche k. Bruce paved the way for George Edwin Taylor.
The most likely difference laid down was simply his marginal status.

Although his run for presidency was a symbolic gesture, Taylor  believed it to be “a duty to his race” to continue to fight for civil rights and economic opportunity for African Americans. Unfortunately, he came into many issues with the government and social systems that became complicated to even campaign or solicit for votes. some say the whole campaign was unrealistic and over-ambitious. It was quite likely George Edwin Taylor was the first African-American to run for the office with the backing of a national political party. 

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Unlike George , many politicians voting was restricted. Many decisions were made by negotiations of state and party leaders "behind closed doors." This obviously made any type of running almost ridicule for attempting. Or , attempting to right wrongs against African Americans authorized by law and sanctioned or tolerated by public opinion.   

African American candidates have a variety of reasons for running for president. Some candidates run because they think they can win. Others run to influence the national debate by advocating for specific policy proposals.