Well, its about da** time.
The racism here takes two forms:
1. Those attacking Dr. Rice make all sorts of direct racist comments such as the "Aunt Jemima" pejorative.
2. There is an implicit racism as well. By their attacks, they presume a familiarity. The familiarity presumes some kind of equivalence. The simple fact is, none of these losers are even marginally the equal of Dr. Rice. Pick the measure: intellect, IQ, education, publications, personal accomplishment, dignity and bearing... Therefore, the only basis for their asserted equivalence to Dr. Rice is racism. Pure and simple
As I recall, the qualifications of Ron Brown were debated and challenged by conservatives. And I think, rightfully so. However, I don't remember any conservative calling him an "Uncle Tom," or depicting him as a "steppin fetchit" who was "subserviant" to President Clinton.
They don't presume equivalence, they presume superiority. On on what basis? It can only be racial or ideological. As white liberals they feel that they have the right to judge anyone.