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Michael Steele too until he came around. Some people are of the mindset that:
1. Being favorable to an establishment that looks down on them will offer them protection
2. Being favorable to an establishment that looks down on them will offer them status
In the case of the people you mentioned, they were right. They get some kind of reward.
That's what say I. 
Addendum: In the case of some (Tim Scott) it causes visible conflicts as Tim Scott is somewhat interested in criminal justice reform, but only as far as his party will allow.
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