Posted on 02/18/2005 10:28:14 PM PST by TBP
Maryland Lt. Governor Michael Steele and former Rep. J.C. Watts (R-Okla.) demanded an apology from new Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean for his remark, "You think the Republican National Committee could get this many people of color in a single room? Only if they had the hotel staff in here."
According to Steele, the remark is "insensitive" and demonstrates a belief by the leader of the Democratic Party that only blacks are hotel workers, when indeed a majority of hotel workers are white.
But it also reflects a belief that blacks can't make it in society beyond a minimal level without the help of white liberals. That is the same principle that underlies Affirmative Action.
Chairman Dean had no African Americans in his Cabinet when he was Governor of Vermont.
Meanwhile, Democratic Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY) labelled Bill Clinton a redneck because "He's from Arkansas."
Do the Democrats have a race problem?
LOL
I would love to see Dean apologize in front of the cameras, But i can only sit here hoping, but i can't sit here for long, knowing it will never happen ;)
There is definitely a DOUBLE STANDARD regarding the issue of "racism" here in the US. Just compare what happened to Trent Lott versus the situation of ex-Klansman Dem Senator Byrd.
HeeHee...what is it ...a week into his new job? and Dean is already had a number of exquisite qoutes!! Pass the popcorn..this is going to be fun!
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