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Shami's allegations of racism cause uproar in Texas governor's race
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| Contributor | DFWDem |
| Last Edited | DFWDem Feb 06, 2010 10:40am |
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| Author | Christy Hoppe |
| Media | Newspaper - Dallas Morning News |
| News Date | Saturday, February 6, 2010 04:35:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | AUSTIN – Farouk Shami and his campaign have in recent weeks accused his opponent, the media and fellow Democrats of racism, raising not only a slew of denials but questions about whether Shami is overplaying the race card.
The latest instance came Thursday when the hair care magnate, campaigning for governor in McAllen, criticized rival Bill White for touting that he was born in San Antonio.
Shami suggested the reference to a Texas hometown in the new commercial, "Meet Bill White," is a thinly veiled slap at his own Palestinian roots.
"I take that as a racist comment," Shami said, adding that he's every bit as Texan as White.
The remark prompted White spokeswoman Katy Bacon to ask, "How can it be racist that Bill White grew up in San Antonio and says so as he's introducing himself?" |
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