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He Talk Pretty One Day: Reid, Obama and "Negro-Speaking"

David Kaufman | Posted 05.25.2011

David Kaufman

Obama's speech patterns are an organic, integral and essential component of his background and those who question this -- both black are white -- are equally confused and misguided about his identity.

Why Harry Reid Should Retire

Dylan Loewe | Posted 05.25.2011

Dylan Loewe

His "negro dialect" comment isn't the reason that Harry Reid should retire, it just underscores the broader problem: He cannot win reelection.

On Writing the Word 'Negro': Defending Halperin and Heilemann

John R. Bohrer | Posted 05.25.2011

John R. Bohrer

I've interviewed a lot of old DC politicos and sometimes, they use the word 'Negro.' It was a shock to my young ears to hear someone casually use a long outdated term. But I knew these men are the furthest thing from racists.

Harry Reid: I'm Not Going To Dwell On Race-Based Comments

AP | DAVID ESPO | Posted 05.25.2011

WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid sought to slam the book shut Monday on a controversy stemming from remarks about President Barack...

George Will Battles Liz Cheney On Racism And Terrorism (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post | Rachel Weiner | Posted 05.25.2011

Liz Cheney is known for making controversial statements. But on Sunday, she clashed with a surprising challenger: conservative commentator George Will...

Eric Holder Defends Harry Reid Over Racial Remarks

AP | DEVLIN BARRETT | Posted 05.25.2011

WASHINGTON — Eric Holder, the nation's first black attorney general, defended Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on Monday over racial remarks th...

Liz Cheney Knows Racism When She Sees It (She Was Raised in It)

Katie Halper | Posted 05.25.2011

Katie Halper

After years of supporting her racist father, Liz Cheney is finally calling out racism where she sees it -- in the words of Harry Reid.

Harry Reid 'Negro' Comment: Reid Apologizes

AP | PHILIP ELLIOTT | Posted 05.25.2011

WASHINGTON — Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid apologized on Saturday for saying the race of Barack Obama – whom he described as a "light skinne...