Former RNC Chairman Makes It Clear that Limbaugh's Comment About the First Lady Was Racist.

In an era when far-right media personalities continue to push the envelope of racist rhetoric there are still a few comments that faithful defenders of the GOP faithful can't spin.

In the following clip, former RNC Chairman Michael Steele responds to MSNBC's Chris Matthews' question about Rush Limbaugh's comments about the First Lady being booed during a recent NASCAR race in Florida. Kudos to Mr. Steele for leaving no doubt about where he stands on this incident.

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