GOP Precinct Captain Gives Shockingly Racist Daily Show Interview About Voter ID Laws The Huffington Post | By Ross Luippold Posted: 10/24/2013 2:16 pm EDT | Updated: 10/25/2013 12:52 am EDT Share on Google+ 6,135 726 532 3077 Get Comedy Newsletters: Subscribe Follow: North Carolina, Daily Show, Daily Show, Video, John Lewis, Voting Rights, Voting Rights, Aasif Mandvi, Daily Show Voter Id Laws, Daily Show Voting Rights, Don Yelton, Voting Rights, Comedy News UPDATE: Don Yelton, the man who made racially insensitive comments on Wednesdays Daily Show, has resigned his position as a GOP precinct captain upon the request of the North Carolina Republican Party Chairman Claude Pope. Mr. Pope denounced his statements as completely inappropriate and highly offensive. Pope also clarified that contrary to The Daily Shows identification, Yelton is not in fact a member of the NCGOP Executive Committee. PREVIOUSLY: If youre being interviewed on camera by a national TV show, its probably a good idea to keep your racist thoughts inside. Especially if that show is The Daily Show. And especially if youre a Republican spokesman in North Carolina talking about your states voter ID laws. Aasif Mandvi sat down with Don Yelton, a North Carolinian precinct captain who apparently missed the dont be racist memo. In the interview, he copped to loving portrayals of President Obama as a witch doctor, claimed that one of his best friends is black, and even used both the phrase lazy blacks and the N-word while defending the states voter ID laws. The Justice Department filed suit against North Carolinas voter ID law in September. “Allowing limits on voting rights that disproportionately exclude minority voters would be inconsistent with our ideals as a nation,” Attorney General Eric Holder said at the time. Check out the clip above. CORRECTION: A previous version of this story stated that the Supreme Court upheld voter ID laws in a 2013 case. The Court ruled voter ID legislation constitutional in 2008. Also on HuffPost: Loading Slideshow... A Common Misconception Up next, the tragic story of a cat who just wants a cheeseburger, but is denied by Obamacare. Via Buzzfeed A Vote Of Confidence Fox News, a leader in bi-partisan coverage. Via Hot Air Maps? We Dont Need Maps! The Nile River is much smaller than we remember. Via Media Matters Sounds like leaving congress wasnt his only life change. Via Crooks and Liars Education Looks like they already have. Via The Galloping Beaver Fox News Asks The Hard Questions Were guessing the top guy has a very strong opinion on the matter. Via The Chive Survivor Is Such A Depressing Term He got the high score. Via Buzzfeed Fox Supports Nuclear Power The SHIBUYAEGGMAN nuclear power plant doesnt exist. Eggman is a music venue in Shibuya that has been a Tokyo staple for 30 years. Just a minor detail, right? Via Kotaku 120%?! russiansergey19:Did Fox News falsify research to support their own theory on scientists falsifying research to support their own theories on Global Warming? This Guy Seems Important What nationality is that name? Dutch? Via Failure Mag New picture of Boys and Girls Club in Las Vegas klossm:Great place for kids to spend their summer. Fox 5 news in Las Vegas, NV; showed people what the new place will look like. Every Single Day This was intentional and not a mistake, but we had to share it with you anyway. Via World Oddities This Sounds Biased Adding AIN is just too much work. Via The Chive Contribute to this Story: Send us a tip Send us a photo or video Suggest a correction FOLLOW COMEDY Like 167k Subscribe Promoted Content by Taboola Scarlett Johanssons SAT Score Is Now Public Knowledge Jake Gyllenhaal Is Barely Recognizable On Red Carpet The Man Who Pulled A Nematode From His Cheek With Forceps VIDEO: When To Use Credit Vs. DebitBetter Money Habits Over 40? Avoid These Foods That are Bad for Your HeartHealthgrades Bidding War Erupts Over Lost TreasureTravel Channel From our partners 15 Celebrities Caught On Chatroulette - heavy This Girls Roommate Ad On Craigslist Is AMAZING - uproxx 6 Famous Television Gags Well Never See Again - cracked
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