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In what can only be seen as the first step in a long career of reaching across the aisle, good to see this candidate for GOP chairman has such a solid grasp on how to touch the heart of middle America...
(CNN) -- Republican Party reaction is divided over the decision of a candidate for party chairman to distribute a CD that features the parody tune "Barack the Magic Negro," with the majority of Chip Saltsman's political rivals criticizing the move.Chip Saltsman has been criticized by some of his rivals for the RNC chairmanship.
Republican National Committee Chairman Mike Duncan -- battling to keep his job as head of the party -- was the first prominent member of the GOP to criticize Saltsman for sending committee members the song.
"The 2008 election was a wake-up call for Republicans to reach out and bring more people into our party," Duncan said in a Saturday statement. "I am shocked and appalled that anyone would think this is appropriate, as it clearly does not move us in the right direction."
He is one of several candidates running to replace Duncan in the closely contested race to lead the Republican Party.
Michigan party chairman Saul Anuzis also questioned Saltsman's judgment.
"In my opinion, this isn't funny and it's in bad taste," he said in a statement. "Just as important, anything that paints the GOP as being motivated in our criticism of President-elect Obama by anything other than a difference in philosophy does a disservice to our party." Video
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