Racist depiction of Senator Obama distributed by Republicans

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Racist depiction of Senator Obama distributed by Republicans by Karen Hatter

Oh, and Kool-Aid.

These items appear on what is identified as a food stamp and was included in a Republican newsletter mailed out to voters in California, under the leadership of Diane Fedele.

From the article, Inland GOP Mailing Depicts Obama's Face on Food Stamp, at Pe.com:

The latest newsletter by an Inland Republican women's group depicts Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama surrounded by a watermelon, ribs and a bucket of fried chicken, prompting outrage in political circles.

The October newsletter by the Chaffey Community Republican Women, Federated says if Obama is elected his image will appear on food stamps -- instead of dollar bills like other presidents. The statement is followed by an illustration of "Obama Bucks" -- a phony $10 bill featuring Obama's face on a donkey's body, labeled "United States Food Stamps."

The GOP newsletter, which was sent to about 200 members and associates of the group by e-mail and regular mail last week, is drawing harsh criticism from members of the political group, elected leaders, party officials and others as racist.

The article further states:

Hector Barajas, the party's press secretary, said the party chairman likely will have a conversation with Fedele, and Barajas will attend the statewide California Federation of Republican Women conference this weekend in Los Angeles to handle any news media there to cover the controversy.