RNC chair ’shocked and appalled’ by Obama parody

Republican National Committee Chairman Mike Duncan says he’s “shocked and appalled” that 1 of his would-be successors sent committee members a CD featuring a song called “Barack the Magic Negro.” Chip Saltsman sent committee members the CD by conservative comedian Paul Shanklin as part of a Christmas message. The recording includes a political parody sung to the tune of “Puff, the Magic Dragon.” – From KHQ News

The chairman of the Republican National Committee said Saturday he was “shocked and appalled” that one of his potential successors had sent committee members a CD this Christmas featuring a 2007 parody song called “Barack the Magic Negro.” In spite of RNC Chairman Robert M. “Mike” Duncan’s sharply negative reaction, former Tennessee Republican leader Chip Saltsman said that party leaders should stand up to criticism over distributing a CD with the song. He earlier defended the tune as one of several “lighthearted political parodies” that have aired on Rush Limbaugh’s radio show. – From USA Today

The chairman of the Republican National Committee on Saturday admonished one of his potential successors for giving members a CD featuring a song called “Barack the Magic Negro.” Chip Saltsman, who is seeking the RNC chairmanship, sent committee members a 41-track CD by conservative comedian Paul Shanklin as part of his Christmas message to committee members. The CD includes the controversial song about President-elect Barack Obama. “The 2008 election was a wake-up call for Republicans to reach out and bring more people into our party,” RNC Chairman Robert M. “Mike” Duncan said in a statement. “I am shocked and appalled that anyone would think this is appropriate as it clearly does not move us in the right direction.” – From Breitbart.com