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hotair.com - 12/29/2008

The obligatory “Barack the Magic Negro controversy” post

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Tapper reminds us of the song’s genesis in a lefty LA Times op-ed about conventions of authenticity, which the lyrics parody, and The One’s good humor in laughing it off when asked about it last year (“I don’t mind folks poking fun at me”). [...] Read the rest ...

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Politics Daily:  GOP Reaction to 'Magic Negro' Gift Creeps Toward Appropriate, But Not on Blogs

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Sister Toldjah:  The “Barack the Magic Negro” controversy

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politico.com - 12/30/2008

'Magic Negro' flap might help Saltsman bid

— politico.com — The controversy surrounding a comedy CD distributed by the RNC chair candidate has not torpedoed his bid and might have inadvertently helped it. (more) 'Magic Negro' flap might help Saltsman bid

Republican National Committee

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politico.com - 12/27/2008

GOP chair 'appalled' by 'Magic Negro' CD

— politico.com — Duncan distances party from Saltsman, who distributed a controversial song. See also: Saltsman unapologetic (more) GOP chair 'appalled' by 'Magic Negro' CD

Mike Duncan

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youtube.com - 12/27/2008

Barack Obama The Magic Negro (video)

— youtube.com — A spoof on "Puff The Magic Dragon"! I (more) Barack Obama The Magic Negro (video)

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Barack Obama

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GOP Reaction to 'Magic Negro' Gift Creeps Toward Appropriate, But Not on Blogs
Politics Daily — ... The reaction from the righty blogosphere has been more disappointing, typified by either an eyerolling, air-quoting antipathy for the "perception" problem this presents, or an outright defense of the racist song. ...

"Barack the Magic Negro"
Ace of Spades HQ — "Barack the Magic Negro" This is one of those highly nuanced sorts of topics I want to stay away from because, frankly, nuance takes more work than unqualified declarations, so here's Allah on the GOP chairman candidate's passing around of Paul Shanklin's ...

The “Barack the Magic Negro” controversy
Sister Toldjah — ... need to stand our ground and not bow to the winds of political correctness. But on the issue of “Barack the Magic Negro” as it relates to a potential RNC Chair (rather than a columnist or talk radio host), it’s all about perception, and unfortunately for Saltsman, the parody - while not worthy of the “outrage” being displayed by those on the left and right - pushes the limits of “defensible.” AllahPundit sums up: There are perhaps principles so ...