New RNC Chair Michael Steele states he wants to expand the appeal of the GOP to attract more Blacks, Latinos and younger voters.  In his effort to reach Black voters, Steele was a guest this morning on the Tom Joyner Morning Show where he talked about the virtues of conservatism.  There was also reference made to how some Black folks view Steele as an Uncle Tom. 

I can see where Steele might have a problem dispelling this perception if he insists on defending a political party that chooses to appeal to the worst in individuals rather than their best ala President Obama.  As recently as Steele's own campaign to head the RNC, one of his fellow contestants distributed an appalling video that referred to President Obama as the "Magic Negro." Steele failed to rebuff the perpetrator.  Steele's lack of response won't sit well with those that share Dr. King's discernment that "injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere".

And if Steele's inaction wasn't problematic enough, he will have to deal with the little gorilla in the room in the person of one Rush Limbaugh whom Republicans fear they must placate at the expense of change, hope, and civility.  While President is successfully moving America in a new direction, Limbaugh accurately detects positive change as a threat to his gravy train of divisive politics and seeks to defend his turf.  And Steele says he wants to return the GOP to its roots.  Before it's too late, a friend should call Steele and tell him that to avoid hitching a ride on the Limbaugh gravy train if he is really serious about lifting the GOP to a higher place.