The absurdity is that the blatant racism of that remark, yes racism, is missed by the man uttering it, the media, the left, and most in the middle. Tweak it ever so slightly by saying "Caucasian-Americans for Newt" and you will forever be labeled as a KKK kook.
BTW... Go Pack!
Yes, his remarks are extremely racists and I find it very offensive. Perhaps it is time to start bombarding the NFL with demands of his apology and resignation.