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politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com - 12/29/2008
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Shanklin’s album is stirring new controversy among conservatives.
(CNN) – Republican Party reaction remains divided over the decision of a candidate for party chairman to distribute a CD that featured the parody tune “Barack the Magic Negro,” with the majority of Chip Saltsman’s political rivals criticizing the move.
Republican National Committee Chairman Mike Duncan – battling to [...]
thehill.com - 12/29/2008
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thehill.com —
Sensing an opening in the race for the
RNC chairmanship, rivals of Chip Saltsman are criticizing the
candidate for sending out a CD to members with a song called “Barack the Magic Negro.” “The 2008 election was a wakeup call for Republicans to reach ...
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Rivals slam Saltsman over controversial Obama song
nytimes.com - 12/29/2008
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nytimes.com —
A parody distributed by a candidate for party
chairman — a song called “Barack the Magic Negro”
— has sparked debate within the Republican Party. >
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G.O.P. Receives Obama Parody to Mixed Reviews
latimes.com - 1/2/2009
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latimes.com —
A parody of Obama could make the ambitions
of the would-be GOP national chair magically disappear. >
Given the current state of affairs, the Republican ...
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Chip Saltsman's 'Magic Negro' mistake
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... and hostile to the full diversity of American life… Obama won in large part because he appealed to the better angels of our nature, and himself looks like America in the 21st century. Republicans need to respond with something better than cynicism or sarcasm. They need to rediscover their founding ideals, confront the ghosts of their past, and present a party that looks like America to regain credibility as The Party of Lincoln. Most candidates for RNC chair have gone the pragmatic route , as has ...
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