This is probably what you would consider a classic political gaffe:
It’s been a couple of weeks since the RNC’s Michael Steele said something foolish and had to walk it back, so I suppose we were due for another gem.
Republican National Committee (RNC) chairman Michael Steele, who is known for making controversial statements, on Sunday said that white Republicans are afraid of him. […]
The Republican chairman appeared on NewsOne’s “Washington Watch” this weekend, a new Sunday political talk show aimed at a black audience. The host, Roland Martin, asked Steele how Republicans could reach out to black voters.
Roland Martin noted that he’s long believed that white Republicans “have been scared of black folks.”
Steele replied, “You’re absolutely right. I mean I’ve been in the room and they’ve been scared of me.”
Remember, Steele was the best choice at the time among the losers running for RNC chair. Perhaps they would have been better off with the guy who sent out “Barack the Magic Negro” to his email list or the guy who belonged to the all-white country club.