I can only assume you are referring to the assertion that he is an 'affirmative action panicky mistake' as the racist comment. Lets be blunt and avoid the traps of political correctness. Michael Steel was a one term Lieutenant Governor who was catapulted to be the first black head of the RNC nine days after the first black President took office. Mr. Steele is a strong supporter of affirmative action.
Only 3% of 'African-Americans' vote republican, and 'African-Americans' make up only 17% of the population. It is mathematically possible that he was selected based strictly on his qualifications, but the odds that he was the most qualified candidate not factoring in race are astronomical.
If his race was a factor in his selection, and it is a policy that HE supports, is it racist?
You seem to be saying that it is not likely that Steele could be qualified for his job since he's black. How is that not racist? As far as I am concerned, you have only substantiated my concerns. I happen to believe that loyal Republicans are able to look at a man's qualifications without regard to the color of his skin. Until recently I thought only Democrats thought otherwise.