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Steele: White Republicans are scared of me
Republican National Committee (RNC) chairman Michael Steele, who is known for making controversial statements, on Sunday said that white Republicans are afraid of him. Steele also took aim at some in his own party last week as well, saying that he would "come after" centrist Republicans who ...
Steele: White Republicans Are Scared Of Me
newsone.com — On this week’s episode of Washington Watch, Michael Steele visited Roland Martin and they spoke about how the GOP can engage the Black voting bloc. Steele had some interesting observations to make about his own party-members. WATCH it ... (more) Steele: White Republicans Are Scared Of Me
RNC chair Steele: Some white Republicans are ’scared of me’
RNC chair Steele: Some white Republicans are ’scared of me’
rawstory.com — Since being elected the first African-American RNC chairman, Michael Steele has gotten into some brief internecine spats for a number of bordering-on-insurgent quips against his party, but his latest might be destined to haunt him forever. And perhaps ... (more) RNC chair Steele: Some white Republicans are ’scared of me’
Michael Steele on the election
washingtonpost.com — Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele was doing a victory lap on the morning shows Wednesday after the GOP gubernatorial candidates won in New Jersey and Virginia. (more) Michael Steele on the election
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VIDEO- Michael Steele: White Republicans are scared of me
The Political Carnival — By GottaLaff Welcome back to the Michael Steele Show, folks! This week's episode is brought to you by "Yessiree!" Just pop one "Yessiree!" pill with a big glass of gullibility every day, and you'll finally be able to swallow anything Steele throws at you: However, you may have to swallow hard: Republican National Committee (RNC) chairman Michael Steele, who is known for making controversial statements, on Sunday said that white Republicans are afraid of him. ...

White Republicans Are "Scared" of Michael Steele, "Black Folks" In General
Fired Up! Missouri — ... As part of RNC Chairman Michael Steele's ongoing "off the hook" public relations campaign, he explained yesterday how white Republicans are scared of him. ...

Steele: White Republicans are scared of me
Democratic Underground Latest Breaking News — ... "I'm on your side" and so I can imagine going out there and talking to someone like you, you know, "I'll listen." And they're like "Well." Let me tell you. You saw in Christie and you saw in McDonnell a door open because they went in and engaged. McDonnell was very deliberate about spending... MARTIN: Right. STEELE: I mean, Sheila Johnson was on his team. I mean, that was a big deal. That's because he engaged her and she helped navigate him through that relationship. Read more: http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/67009-... He is truly the gift that keeps on ...

GOP Chairman Michael Steele Says White Republicans Are Afraid of Him
Liberal Values — ... The problem of racism on the right has received increased examination since the election of Barack Obama. Sometimes it is best to just listen to what Republicans have to say. Republicans tried to respond to the election of Barack Obama by choosing the first black chairman of the Republican National Committee. On Sunday Michael Steele said that white Republicans are afraid of him. This is from an interview on ...

Washington in 60 Seconds: GOP's Cantor Rejects Limbaugh Language; Congressional Leaders to Ft. Hood for Memorial
Politics Daily — ... * Whose Afraid of Michael Steele? The chairman of the RNC and a Capitolist quotable favorite, had this conversation with radio host Roland Martin over the weekend: ...

ThinkFast: November 10, 2009
Think Progress — ... In a recent interview, RNC Chairman Michael Steele said that white Republicans are afraid of him. “I mean I’ve been in the room and they’ve been scared of me,” he said, “I’m like, ‘I’m on your side.’” Steele has previously claimed he would reach out to black voters by offering them ...

Steele scares white Republicans
Political Animal — STEELE SCARES WHITE REPUBLICANS.... It's been a couple of weeks since the RNC's Michael Steele said something foolish and had to walk it back, so I suppose we were due for another gem. Republican National Committee (RNC) chairman Michael Steele, who is known for making controversial statements, on Sunday said that white Republicans are afraid of him. [...] The Republican chairman appeared on NewsOne's "Washington Watch" this weekend, a new Sunday political talk show aimed at a black audience. The host, Roland Martin, asked Steele how Republicans could reach out to black ...

Michael Steele steps in it again, disses his own party
Sister Toldjah — Sigh. This is becoming a (bad) habit: Republican National Committee (RNC) chairman Michael Steele, who is known for making controversial statements, on Sunday said that white Republicans are afraid of him. Steele also took aim at some in his own party last week as well, saying that he would “come after” centrist Republicans who support healthcare reform. The Republican chairman appeared on TVOne’s “Washington Watch” this ...

nerve of Steele
Knowledge is Power — ... weekend, a new Sunday political talk show aimed at a black audience. The host, Roland Martin, asked Steele how Republicans could reach out to black voters. Steele responded by talking about issues such as education, small business, jobs and the economy, The rest is in a partial transcript: MARTIN: But your candidates got to talk to them. One of the criticisms I’ve always had is Republicans—white Republicans—have been scared of black folks. STEELE: You’re absolutely right… ...

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WTF Is It Now?!?News quiz: "White Republicans are scared of me" -- was this said by a) Barack Obama b) Jesse Jackson or c) Michael Steele, chairman of the GOP? ...

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Michael Steele: Some white Republicans are scared of me
hotair.com 11 days ago — Actually, he never says “some.” [...] Read the rest »
Uppity in the HizzyThe Poor Man Institute
Using the Fox News / Glenn Beck /(Gary) Rupert Murdoch hidden racism decoder ring, I’d say this interview excerpt puts Michael Steele squarely in the Killwhitey With Attitude camp: MARTIN: One of the criticisms I’ve always had is Republicans — white Republicans — have been scared ...
Michael Steele: Some White Republicans Are “Scared Of Me”Oliver Willis
The gift , it keeps on giving. MARTIN: But your candidates got to talk to them. One of the criticisms I’ve always had is Republicans — white Republicans — have been scared of black folks. STEELE: You’re absolutely right. I mean I’ve been in the room and ...
Steele: White Republicans are scared of meThe Palmetto Scoop
RNC CHAIRMAN SAYS WHITE GOP VOTERS ARE AFRAID OF BLACK PEOPLE The Republican National Committee’s first black chairman has a message for white voters: Fear me not. While speaking on NewsOne’s “Washington Watch,” Michael Steele was asked how the Republican Party ...
Michael Steele Thinks White Republicans Are Fearful NerdsThe New Republic blogs
A number of people have noted the off-script hilarity of Michael Steele's response on Roland Martin's show when the host suggested that white Republicans are "afraid of black folks": You're absolutely right. I mean, I've been in the room and they've been scared of me. read more
Midday Open ThreadDaily Kos
Michael Steele on being black and a Republican: Responding during a interview to NewsOne’s Roland Martin, who said that "white Republicans have been scared of black folks," Steele replied: "You’re absolutely right." "I’ve been in the room and they’ve been scared of ...
Maybe It's Who I'm Hanging Out With, But ... -- By: Kathryn Jean LopezThe Corner on National Review Online
...I have never encountered any white Republican who is scared of Michael Steele, or people who share his skin tone. But Steele said over the weekend: MARTIN: But your candidates got to talk to them. One of the criticisms I've always had is Republicans -- white Republicans -- have been ...
Michael Steele: "White Republicans Are Scared Of Me"Booker Rising
Hat tip to reader P. for this one. On yesterday's episode of Washington Watch on TVOne, Republican National Committee chairman Michael Steele (pictured standing) visited Roland Martin and they spoke about how the GOP can engage the Black voting bloc. Check out the moderate-conservative ...
Michael Steele Continues Racism Apology Tour on Your BehalfAce of Spades HQ
You're welcome. MARTIN: But your candidates got to talk to them. One of the criticisms I've always had is Republicans — white Republicans — have been scared of black folks. STEELE: You're absolutely right. I mean I've been in the...
Greg Hengler: Steele: White Republicans Are Scared Of MeTownhall.com Blog's TownHall Blog
I see where Steele is taking this, but the byte is going to be used to hurt his cause more than help it.
Michael Steele: Some White Republicans Are 'Scared Of Me'Politics on HuffingtonPost.com
The following article was produced by the Raw Story and written by David Edwards. Since being elected the first African-American RNC chairman, Michael Steele has gotten into some brief internecine spats for a number of bordering-on-insurgent quips against his party, but his latest might be ...