DamnYankee
Loyal to the end
The HR departments or the hiring managers are doing it wrong if there is EVER a hiring decision to pick anyone other than the most qualified. AA does not require hiring less than the most qualified person.
Many college policies select students on criteria that does require them to choose a less qualified candidate if he is black. This is documented. I would argue that many employers have similar policies, if nothing else just to avoid getting sued or worse, labeled "racist" for no cause.
That is, after all, what you Democrats love to do. Your intimidation tactics go back to your KKK days.