GOP Congressional Candidate Accuses His African-American Opponent Of Pretending To Be Black

[CatWoman]

This is the man Tarkanian accused of pretending to be black:



Danny Tarkanian is the Republican nominee in a newly created congressional district in Nevada. He also seems to think his opponent has a very good makeup artist. During a speech to a GOP club earlier this week, Tarkanian went into a lengthy rant about how “all these black Democrats” have accused him of making a racist comment. He then levied an unusual allegation against state Senate Majority Leader Steven Horsford, his Democratic opponent, claiming that “[w]e could be like Steven Horsford who’s not doing anything with [the African-American] community and, you know, pretend we’re black and maybe try to get some votes if that’s where it is.”

http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2012/08/16/702521/gop-congressional-candidate-accuses-his-african-american-opponent-of-pretending-to-be-black/

[Historic NY]

1. Well whatever drug or drink he is using is certainly...

causing eyesight & mental health problems.

[kestrel91316]

2. I don't see the problem. He's obviously Irish.

[Angry Dragon]

3. didn't tarkanian spend some time in prison??

[Aerows]

4. I must say

If he's "pretending" he's doing a world class job of it.

What a ridiculous comment.

[WillyT]

5. Dayum... That Guy's Good...

[LeftyMom]

6. The special effects budget for his campaign must be enormous.

[DCKit]

7. Except that what he's saying is that HE could pretend to be black to pick up some votes.

Still, it doesn't make any more sense that way.