Republican Chip Saltsman

Saltsman If you were unsure of either why Republicans lost or why Republicans seemed out of touch with the American electorate, here is exhibit 1a. Although the politics of yesteryear, replete with racism and anti-Americanism clearly contributed to the demise of the Republican party in 2008, some folks clearly didn’t get the message. Chip Saltsman, a candidate for RNC Chairman took it upon himself to send out a parody CD to RNC members, containing among others the song Barack the Magic Negro. I’m going to forego the long, reasoned soliloquy and simply take the path of least resistance and respond with a singular question. ... Read Full Story

The RNC Chairman Race is coming to a close and it’s still anyone’s game. What’s particularly interesting is how little attention Katon Dawson is getting for his racist practices as Chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party. In addition to belonging to a country club that bans black Americans , Dawson has oversaw one of the least diverse Republican State Parties in the last 40 years. Dawson, Anuzis, and Duncan are all unacceptable picks. Saul Anuzis, is every bit as much of a hack as Dawson is a racist. Of course, I have nothing against political hacks, they make up the majority of our ... Read Full Story

From Politico's Andy Barr Saltsman pins 'Magic Negro' on Media Republican National Committee chairman candidate Chip Saltsman blamed the media Tuesday for the uproar over a CD he sent out in December that included a song titled “Barack the Magic Negro.” Saltsman did not apologize for sending out the song, a parody referring to a 2007 Los Angeles Times column of the same title that is written to the tune of “Puff the Magic Dragon.” He said during an interview on MSNBC that the episode exposed media bias. “We’re definitely not playing on a level playing ground with the media on that issue,” Saltsman ... Read Full Story

Image via Wikipedia The party that gave us Sarah Palin for vice president now offers America Chip Saltsman as nominee for the next Republican National Chairman. Chip, why don't you sing a few bars of your Christmas ditty, "Barack the Magic Negro ?" ------------------------------ From Rebecca Sinderbrand ( CNN ) -- The chairman of the Republican National Committee said he was "appalled" by a song called "Barack the Magic Negro" on a CD distributed by one of his political rivals. Republican National Committee Chairman Mike Duncan is the first person to speak out against "Barack the Magic Negro." "The 2008 election was a wake-up ... Read Full Story

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 (UPI) -- Former Tennessee GOP Chairman Chip Saltsman, in a letter to Republican National Committee members, said he has dropped out of the race for RNC chairman. Saltsman became a controversial figure when he mailed a Christmas holiday CD to RNC members that featured satirical songs, including one called In the letter to RNC members, Saltsman recounted his travels around the country since the Nov. 4 election, and said he has seen Republicans making progress, but said he would no longer be a candidate for national party chairman, the Nashville Post reported Thursday. he said. Saltsman had been on the defensive ... Read Full Story