From WaPo today:
In a statement released Tuesday afternoon, Allen (R-Va.) said his remarks Friday to S.R. Sidarth, who at the time was videotaping an Allen campaign event on Webb's behalf, "have been greatly misunderstood by members of the media." He said Monday that "Macaca" was a play on "Mohawk," a nickname given to Sidarth by the Allen campaign because of his hairstyle. In Tuesday's statement, Allen said he "made up a nickname for the cameraman, which was in no way intended to be racially derogatory. Any insinuations to the contrary are completely false."
From the cowboy boots to the faux-folksey downhome style, this George seems to be trying to immitate the Current Occupant in every way possible, right down to dubbing strangers with annoying nicknames. Perhaps Virginia will have a look at this candidate again and choose for substance over a man whose youthful "flirtation" with racism seems to be resurfacing.
Yes, Virginia, there is a serious-minded candidate who doesn't have to pretend to be a regular guy -- Jim Webb, the Former Secretary of the Navy. And he comes complete with military experience.
Hey, that kind of experience might be sort of nice to have these days.
And, lest Senator Allen remain confused, this is a Mohawk 'do.
