Columnist: Race card overplayed by the left

From a terrific new column by Salena Zito on the constant use of the race card by liberals when anyone objects to Obama's policies:

Racism also often is cited by Washington insiders as the reason for the downward trajectory of Obama's public approval.

Yet racism has nothing to do with Obama's falling numbers -- or, for that matter, those of Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele, who also is black.

Both men were given the benefit of the doubt when elected to their positions. Only now, after having an opportunity to witness their behavior and performance, have people decided they don't approve of the jobs Obama and Steele are doing.

Racists never would have given either man an opportunity to begin with. Americans' dissatisfaction with both men and their performance has more to do with these individuals than with their skin color.

The real story for both Obama and Steele is the same as that for many high-profile (and usually white) politicians. They began with high expectations and then their approval ratings fell over time, as people got to know them.

Read the full column at the link below:

Race card overplayed - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review