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Michael Steele: “The thing about it that's interesting is that, when Democrats get caught saying racist things, you know, an apology is…”

On the recordJanuary 10, 2010
The thing about it that's interesting is that, when Democrats get caught saying racist things, you know, an apology is enough. If that had been Mitch McConnell saying that about an African-American candidate for president of the United States, trust me, this chairman and the DNC would be screaming for his head, very much as they were with Trent Lott.
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Michael Steele
Republican · Maryland

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Michael Steele discusses the perceived double standard in how racist comments are treated differently depending on whether they come from Democrats or Republicans.

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