White GOPer Charges Racism at Tenn. Black Caucus
Saturday, October 08, 2005
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Rep. Stacy Campfield may seem an unlikely candidate for his state's black caucus (search). But the white Republican said he wants to join the group to serve a segment of his constituency better.
But Campfield's membership to the caucus was rejected and the state representative says it's because of the color of his skin.
"Only blacks can become full members — full and equal members," Campfield said. "I think that's the definition of racism."
Click on the video box on the right to view a report by FOX News' Jonathan Serrie.
The chairman of the caucus, Johnny Shaw, says at first he dismissed Campfield's request as a joke. Now, however, he thinks Campfield has other motives.
"I think the issue is money. He probably wants to know how we spend our money," Shaw said.
Shaw pointed out that the caucus meetings are open to anyone, and that the group offers honorary memberships.
But he has not changed his initial decision to deny Campfield a full membership.
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No better way to start Columbus Day than with a discussion about race.
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