Barack The Magic Negro - Distribution of CDs By Chip Saltsman

Distribution of CDs By Chip Saltsman

In December 2008, Chip Saltsman, who was campaigning for the chairmanship of the Republican National Committee mailed the song on a "Christmas CD" to fellow RNC members who would soon be selecting their new national chairman. Saltsman's campaign imploded as a result of the controversy, he withdrew from the race, and Michael Steele, an African American was elected.

On December 29, 2008, comedian Andy Borowitz posted on his web site a spoofed apology by the Republican National Committee for Chip Saltsman's CD.

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