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AFRICAN AMERICANS DEMAND APOLOGY FROM HOWARD DEAN FOR RACIALLY INSENSITIVE REMARKS
2/28/05

Posted on 02/28/2005 6:53:44 AM PST by Mississippi Individual

Edited on 02/28/2005 7:34:06 AM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]

Dean Spoke Racist Remarks
AFRICAN AMERICANS DEMAND APOLOGY FROM HOWARD DEAN FOR RACIALLY INSENSITIVE REMARKS

(Jackson, Miss) - A group of Mississippi's African American Republicans, led by Charles Evers former Mayor of Fayette, MS and current member of the MS Republican Executive Committee, will gather for a press conference in the rotunda of the State Capitol on Monday, February 28, @ 2:00 PM in order to demand an apology from Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairman Howard Dean for his racially insensitive remarks earlier this month.

On February 11th, in a speech to members of the DNC Black Caucus, Dean remarked, "You think the Republican National Committee could get this many people of color in a single room?" Then he added: "Only if they had the hotel staff in here."

Charles Evers, civil rights advocate and brother of Medgar Evers, will serve as spokesman of the event. Chairman Dean will be at Jackson's Clarion Hotel tomorrow evening for a fundraiser benefiting the Mississippi Democratic Party.


TOPICS: Announcements; US: Mississippi
KEYWORDS: aaarrgghh; chairmandean
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To: NotJustAnotherPrettyFace

I got the information pretty firsthand, but here's a reference.

Nancy Benac, "Dean Ready To Take Charge Of Democrats," The Associated Press, 2/11/05


41 posted on 02/28/2005 12:01:38 PM PST by Mississippi Individual
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To: Mississippi Individual

i didnt see this reported in the nytimes
oh i know why dandy dan will show them the docoments


42 posted on 02/28/2005 1:48:34 PM PST by italianquaker (CATHOLIC AND I VOTE BUSH=MANDATE)
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To: Fenris6
I'm sure Howie has "lots of friends who are black".

At least until they wipe off the paint.

43 posted on 02/28/2005 3:52:22 PM PST by nosofar
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To: Mississippi Individual

Dean is a dangerous psychopath. /no sarcasm

He may be an MD, but he needs a psychiatrist.


44 posted on 02/28/2005 4:27:31 PM PST by Indie (Ignorance of the truth is no excuse for stupidity.)
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To: All

Wow, remind me to never play the Twister game with Howie...how does he do it? Foot in his mouth and head up his a$$$$$......maybe gunning for a job as a contortionist with Cirque of the Day or whatever.....


45 posted on 02/28/2005 4:57:59 PM PST by austinaero
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To: Mississippi Individual
"AFRICAN AMERICANS DEMAND APOLOGY FROM HOWARD DEAN FOR RACIALLY INSENSITIVE REMARKS. . ."

Racially insensitive?

Dear People. . . .these spontaneous comments come from a 'core belief' of Dean and the rest of the Lib Left . . .

In their wildest dreams. . .they can only imagine the problem is in the interpretation; and certainly not theirs, of course. . .

Truth is, with friends like these. . .you do not need enemies. . .

46 posted on 02/28/2005 5:33:18 PM PST by cricket
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To: Admin Moderator

found at: http://www.wlbt.com/Global/story.asp?S=3010093&nav=2CSfWur2

African American Republicans in the state are calling for the resignation of Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean for comments they say are racially insensitive.

Mississippi Republican Executive Committee Member Charles Evers said Dean should apologize and step down. He told reporters Monday that in a February 11th speech to the DNC Black Caucus, Dean said quote "You think the Republican National Committee could get this many people of color in a single room?" Then added, "Only if they had hotel staff in here."

Evers said,"We feel he should apologize, not only to blacks in this country but to America period. It's time out for leaders to get up and make these statements that's gonna embarrass any race."

Mike Biggs, a member of the JSU College Democrats said,"The Republicans can take prescription drugs out of Medicaid and they can short change teachers with pay raises and they can take money from the public schools, and we don't hear Mr. Evers saying anything about that."

Dean is scheduled to be in Jackson Tuesday. We were unable to reach Mississippi Democratic Party Chairman Wayne Dowdy for comment.




47 posted on 02/28/2005 6:21:09 PM PST by edfrank_1998
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To: Noachian

Don't forget the brewskis also.


48 posted on 02/28/2005 7:20:45 PM PST by stbdside
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To: Magnolia

A group of Mississippi's African American Republicans


49 posted on 02/28/2005 7:38:40 PM PST by Chaguito
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To: Jazzman1

....Howie is proof that no amount of money or position can buy class!


50 posted on 03/01/2005 8:13:54 AM PST by SweetCaroline (I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me...Philippians 4:13)
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To: sportutegrl
Not that it's all that different from NH, anyhow.

Trust me - there's a huge difference!

CA....

51 posted on 03/01/2005 10:44:25 PM PST by Chances Are (Whew! It seems I've once again found that silly grin!)
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To: Mississippi Individual
Howard carried 100% of the black vote when he was governor of Vermont, both of them.

So9

52 posted on 03/02/2005 9:01:45 AM PST by Servant of the 9 (Trust Me)
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To: Magnolia

I wish Greta Van Susteren would drop her nightly yakfest with her lawyer friends and start covering something of interest, like reporting who the Deaniac offended that day and debating who he's likely to offend next. I might start watching her show again if she did that.


53 posted on 03/02/2005 9:11:41 AM PST by OB1kNOb (mrducks. mrnot . osmr, cmwangs? lib! mrducks!)
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To: Mississippi Individual

Good hope more blacks wake up and see these Dems as the "plantation" owners they think themselves to be


54 posted on 03/02/2005 9:12:49 AM PST by DM1
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