[ryan71]

Truth is, Mr. Steele, we've probably unconsciously given you more slack because you're black.

[EyeGuy]

“Truth is, Mr. Steele, we’ve probably unconsciously given you more slack because you’re black. “

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On the nose.

A truism in America for the last 30+ years.

Even among conservatives.

Even here on FR.

[JudyinCanada]

Agreed....he is likely being given some slack because he is black. I can hear it now - Republicans take this opportunity to rid the RNC of their black leader. If Steele was white, they would not have gotten rid of him. This is what will be reported.

[COBOL2Java]

Truth is, Mr. Steele, we've probably unconsciously given you more slack because you're black.

Michael Steele, the Donovan McNabb of the GOP (and now Donovan McNabb is the Donovan McNabb of the Washington Redskins).