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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: Barack the Magic Negro

Barack the Magic Negro stories: 3 news summaries

'Magic Negro' Flap May Help GOP Pol

RNC members rally against outrage over tasteless satire

Dec 30, 08 12:33 PM CST
(Newser) - When a conservative politician is called racist, expect a backlash. The fracas over Chip Saltsman’s distribution of the song “Barack the Magic Negro” in his campaign to be Republican National Committee chairman has, as per usual, caused compatriots to flock to his defense, Politico reports, and may actually... More »

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Barack Obama • RNC • Rush Limbaugh • Chip Saltsman • Mike Duncan • backlash • Barack the Magic Negro

RNC Chief 'Appalled' by Rival's Use of 'Magic Negro'

Duncan slams rival
for distributing song

Dec 27, 08 3:58 PM CST
(Newser) - The Republican National Committee’s chairman has scolded a potential successor for distributing a song entitled “Barack the Magic Negro,” Politico reports. “I am shocked and appalled that anyone would think this is appropriate," said Mike Duncan, who is vying for re-election to his post. He... More »

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Barack Obama • RNC • Rush Limbaugh • Chip Saltsman • Mike Duncan • Barack the Magic Negro

RNC Hopeful Sends Out 'Barack the Magic Negro'

Saltsman puts Obama
song on holiday CD

Dec 27, 08 12:10 PM CST
(Newser) - A candidate for chair of the Republican National Committee has included a song called “Barack the Magic Negro” in a Christmas mailing, the Hill reports. Chip Saltsman said, “RNC members have the good humor and good sense to recognize” that the song, written by Paul Shanklin and sung... More »

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Barack Obama • RNC • Rush Limbaugh • Christmas card • Chip Saltsman • Paul Shanklin • David Ehrenstein • Barack the Magic Negro

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