"Magic Negro" Could Help GOP Song Pusher
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The Republican bigwig who sent out that "Barack the Magic Negro" song could end up being magically helped by the snafu -- and get his wish, the chairmanship of the RNC.
Chip Saltzman, who's taken plenty of flak from conservatives and liberals alike for sending out copies of a "Puff the Magic Dragon" spoof, is getting support from a slew of the GOP hotshots he needs to attract because of the mess, says Politico. An Alabama Republican says, "He was doing everyone a favor by giving us a gift."
A couple days ago, Peter Yarrow, the guy who co-wrote "Puff," didn't think it was such a gift.