I’m not defending Steele. That interview had many things wrong with it.
But Steele did not say it.
Hughley said it.
Note Martin’s story. He creatively uses the words “ugly” and “incendiary.” Not reporting directly that it came out of Steele’s mouth.
Please watch again—Steele uses the term “incendiary” and “ugly” at 6:56 into the video.
Didn’t Steal recently say something to the effect that the republican party should try to appeal to the hip hop crowd?
Look at the video. He said it. Additionally, earlier on in the video he agreed with his hosts that the Republican Party has been racist.
Mr. Steele said it. You can see it in the video. Steele is also against the 2nd. That should have been enough for all to reject him.
Categorically false. I just re-watched the clip. Steele himself said, "Yes, it's inceniary, yes, it's ugly." Steele DID say it, and it DID come directly out of Steele's mouth. Watch it again.