Senator George "Macaca" Allen To Solicit Minority Vote For McCain

[lame54]

http://www.crooksandliars.com/2008/09/18/wtf-virginias-gop-minority-outreach-features-george-macaca-allen/

Pam’s House Blend:

You just can’t make this stuff up. I really didn’t think the Allen asshattery of this week’s “Americans are not addicted to oil. Americans are addicted to freedom” comment could be topped, but this takes the cake.

Northern Virginia Republicans, realizing they need to improve their appeal among the region’s large ethnic population, will stage a “unity” rally Saturday that they say will draw 1,000 people.

Organizers said the annual rally, which has grown in recent years, is particularly significant this year because ethnic minorities represent an increasingly powerful voting bloc that will help decide which presidential candidate, Sen. Barack Obama or Sen. John McCain, wins the state Nov. 4.

…Hyland said he expects as many as 1,000 supporters to turn out for the event at Edison High School, where former senator George Allen and Reps. Tom Davis and Frank R. Wolf are expected to speak. Former Virginia governor James S. Gilmore III is planning to attend, as is a widely known surrogate from McCain’s campaign, organizers said.

Exactly what kind of outreach does the GOP think Allen — the man who gave us the word “Macaca“, kept a confederate flag and a noose in his office, hangs out with buddies of a white supremacist group, as well as bragged about stuffing a deer head in an African American family’s mailbox — will be able to do?

[tblue]

1. I hope they spend a lotta $$$ on that plan.

How stupid are these Repugs?

[IndianaJones]

2. I believe he apologized for the remark. nt.

[lame54]

3. Of course he did...

who gives a fuck:shrug:

[IndianaJones]

10. I can see this thread is going to be funny as hell. nt.

[Virginia Dare]

14. Yep, he's Mr. Diversity himself now...n/t

[hvn_nbr_2]

16. Yeah, I think he did

"I'm sorry if macacas were offended by my calling them macacas. From now on, I will just say, 'The only good Indian is a dead Indian.' Excuse me, but I have a Klan meeting to go to."

[Ikonoklast]

4. Maybe of all the racist pricks they have, he's the least racist?

Great plan, there Skippy, hope that goes well for you.

:wtf:

[gateley]

5. Brilliant. Those Republican strategists sure are sharp, aren't they? nt

[Virginia Dare]

15. 15 people showed up at their last "ethnic" rally..

which was held at the chi-chi very exclusive Tower Club in Tyson's Corner. They've got Linda Chavez drumming up the "Latinas for McCain" contingent. If 100 people show up I'll be very surprised, and probably every one of them will be white.

[MattBaggins]

18. Sharp as a scalpel actually

This is no god damned outreach. It is in fact just the opposite; it is another dog whistle attempt. The whole point of having Allen there is to send a message to the borderline white voters who are shifting to Obama. Their hope is to get just enough media attention to play the sympathy card when Allen gets laughed at. Think of Rush playing this one.

"Did you see what "those people" did to Allen?"
"He tried to reach out to them and they swatted his hand away."
"Are you sure you want to vote one of "those people" in to office?"
"This proves just how angry "they" are and how much "they" hate us."

[gateley]

21. Hmmm. You have a point. nt

[MrScorpio]

6. I met him before...

I should have taken that opportunity to tell him that he's an idiot.

[MidwestTransplant]

7. Macacas for McCain

Who in VA what's to show up with a sign!

[klook]

12. Hahahaha!

Makes me wish I lived there.

[Captiosus]

8. Welcome back, Governor, err Senator Allen!

You did a great job getting Jim Webb elected, so I thank you for your endless gaffes and stupidity that is forthcoming to help Obama get elected!

[firedupdem]

9. That bastard needs to make sure his own klan friends get the vote

out for McCain...what's the matter? They can't read the ballot? Why does he need to do anything with minorities? He's already made it rather clear that he's a sick fucking racist prick.

[Sabriel]

11. For anyone who missed that lovely video...

Enjoy his foot-in-mouth disease:

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=macaca&search_type=&aq=f

[Virginia Dare]

13. Will he bring his noose and his bullwhip?...n/t

[Dukkha]

17. oh look, George Waaaallen is back

[slampoet]

19. Are you kidding me? CRACKA PLEEZE!!

[bullwinkle428]

20. In other news, David Duke attempts to increase minority recruiting for the Klan!

[lame54]

22. Here is one he convinced...