Republican Chairman Michael Steele offers 'fried chicken and potato salad' to recruit black voters

[sellitman]

Staff Reporter | Posted July 14, 2009 2:53 PM



Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele told a group of young Republicans that he would reach out to black voters by offering them fried chicken and potato salad.

Asked by a blogger how he would reach out to "diverse populations," Steele said: "My plan is to say 'Y'all come,' because a lot of you are already here."

After someone in the audience said, "I'll bring the collard greens," Steele added, "I got the fried chicken and potato salad."

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[FrenchieCat]

1. Well geeze, if he included Watermelons, he might have more takers!

:sarcasm:

[ladywnch]

20. don't forget the minstrel singers in black face!!!!!

:wow: :wow: :wow: !!!!!!!!!!!!

I think someone should check and see if Michael Steel is actually white and masquerading in black face himself!!!!

Could he be more tone deaf!!!!

If Imus- or ANYONE else had said this they would all be screaming......what's next, nappy headed hos????????!!!!!

[HopeOverFear]

2. What, no watermelon and chitlins??

[Tansy_Gold]

3. what a flaming racist fuckwad.

words fail me. the above is insufficient, but I have no idea what WOULD adequately describe what a mouldering heap of excrement that creature is.

TG

[PresidentObama]

4. Is he that out of touch with his own race?

[Jennicut]

13. Apparently so. Sad, just sad.

[Barrymores Ghost]

5. He must be bucking for a promotion.

Because, from a recruiting perspective, I sense certain strategic flaws.

:wtf:

[zulchzulu]

6. Bring the KKKFC, Mikey...

...you LOSER!

[Undercurrent]

7. I might not have believed this,

even coming from the idiot Michael Steel, if it were not on video. What a self hating black man! A real creepy scum. Puke!

[ellisonz]

8. Racist.

[Empowerer]

9. Will Lindsey Graham complain that a white Chair would be out of a job if HE had said that?

I'll bet he doesn't . . .

[SpartanDem]

10. Do have to join to get the fried chicken and potato salad?

[bigwillq]

11. And this is not racist how?

:shrug:

[maxsolomon]

15. well, it is generally delicious food.

i eat fried chicken and potato salad, and i am a caucasoid.

except that potato salad better not have sat out too long.

[bigwillq]

17. Yes, the food is yummy!

But that's not the point! :spank:

[maxsolomon]

18. seriously, because Steele is black

he can stereotype (his own background) with impunity. in theory.

[CakeGrrl]

12. Dance, Michael, dance for those Republican racist asshats.

Maybe next time you can sing "Mammy".

Idiot.

[Number23]

31. "Maybe next time you can sing "Mammy".

You mean he doesn't already?? I thought that's how he GOT the damn RNC chairman job...?? :shrug:

[Fire1]

14. That's pathetic. n/t

[Clio the Leo]

16. Matters not.........

..... 'cause Barack Obama already brought the pie. ;)

[Brooklyns_Finest]

19. JC Watts

Say what you want about his politics, but I can't imagine you finding Mr Watts acting as foolish as Steele. I know a black republican, real cool dude. He is a retired Marine, he also voted for OBama. We talk about the state of the republican party and how tough it can be to be a black man in the GOP. After the last election cycle he identifies himself as an independent.

Micheal Steele is certainly special.

[Uzybone]

21. what a clown

a completely shameless clown.

[and-justice-for-all]

22. Pathetic...nt

[backscatter712]

23. Don't forget the watermelon!

:sarcasm:

Wow...

[Kdillard]

24. Just when you think he couldn't possibly get any more clueless he sinks to

a whole new level.

[sarah553807]

25. This guy has some identity issues that need to be looked at

[saltpoint]

26. Steele might find more recruits of all ethnic backgrounds if he led a party

with at least one respectable idea instead of an increasingly regional band of thieves, yahoos, racists, corporate bullies, and insane people.

I don't think food has anything to do with it.

[agentS]

27. What, no Kool aid?

I'll pass, Mr. Steele

[Top Cat]

28. Steele is a major embarassment to the African American race...

[firedupdem]

29. This idiot needs to be dealt with...quickly. Fucking dumb ass. n/t

[Leo The Cleo]

30. I don't know if this is actual, however he's a prick