Republican chair 'appalled' by Obama parody

[crunchgarcia]

WASHINGTON - The chairman of the Republican National Committee on Saturday admonished one of his potential successors for giving members a CD featuring a song called "Barack the Magic Negro."

Chip Saltsman, who is seeking the RNC chairmanship, sent committee members a 41-track CD by conservative comedian Paul Shanklin as part of his Christmas message to committee members. The CD includes the controversial song about President-elect Barack Obama.

"The 2008 election was a wake-up call for Republicans to reach out and bring more people into our party," RNC Chairman Robert M. "Mike" Duncan said in a statement. "I am shocked and appalled that anyone would think this is appropriate as it clearly does not move us in the right direction." - Associated Press

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28400799/

When are they going to can Limbaugh?

[lostnotforgotten]

1. Yeah Right - I Understand That Florida Land Truly Is Cheap These Days

eom

[Ian David]

2. It's their fault, not Limbaugh's. They should have heeded Al Franken's warning.

You do not want to put anything in your mouth that Rush Limbaugh has pulled from his ass.

[Muttocracy]

3. nevermind, misread current vs. future chairman. nt

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x3660173

[Ilsa]

4. But, but, but, J.C.Watts said he didn't mind! Neither does Justice Clarence Thomas! nt

[Happyhippychick]

6. Seriously some guy named Blackwell who is AA and running for RNC chair thought it was fine and that

the press is over-reacting.

[Ilsa]

8. At the very LEAST, it was in poor taste. That should be enough to get media attention. nt

[Happyhippychick]

5. Chip! Chip! Don't listen to him! I think you'll be a great RNC chairman!

I mean it Chip, don't let this guy talk you out of it. I want to see you as the head of the RNC.

[noamnety]

7. They screwed up, and he knows it.

They are supposed to use a focus group to find out how openly racist they can get before people will complain.

The Republican National Committee has commissioned polling and focus groups to determine the boundaries of attacking a minority or female candidate, according to people involved."

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0208/8659.html

[Historic NY]

11. I guess they told them that its was okay to do the "Magic Negro" cd.

[wellst0nev0ter]

12. They Didn't Fire Rush Limpballs, Did They? (n/t)

[Mid_FL_voter]

9. Get a grip, RNC

Not that I care, but good 'ole Chip was just one more player illuminating why the Republican Party is not so popular these days.

(You'd think that they'd "get it" by now.)

[RepublicanElephant]

10. "Republican chair 'appalled' by Obama parody"

yeah, right.
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