The GOP trying to make an issue on Harry Reids true comments is failing miserably. Liberals do not abandon our stalwarts supporters on false pretenses.
D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton is warning Republicans against trying to make hay out of Harry Reid’s comments about Barack Obama’s skin color and lack of a Negro dialect.
The nonvoting member of Congress said Reid’s opponents will not find a welcome mat in the black community if they try to seize on his remarks.
Norton, a black woman who represents one of the most heavily African-American cities in the country, said Reid will
enjoy support from the black community because he has earned it with long support of civil rights and many other issues that matter most to African-Americans.
While Sen. Reid has been producing for African-Americans, many of his critics were opposing him on these same issues, Norton said in a statement. Majority Leader Reid has a record. They do not. Words matter, but what matters most are the actions of a man whose committed career on our issues speaks for itself.
Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele called Sunday for Reid to step down as majority leader.
Eleanor Holmes Norton defends Harry Reid, warns Republicans – Jake Sherman – POLITICO.com
