In case you haven't heard, and you might not have, Sen. George Allen, while on the campaign trail, pointed out a staffer from his opponent's campaign and called him "Makaka". The problem? The staffer is from India of Indian descent, and Makaka is a racial slur, on par with calling someone a monkey.
So basically, Sen. George Allen stood in front of voters and used an outright racial slur. What a classy guy. For more breakdown on the whole event, visit here and here.
This is not the first time George Allen's raised some ire over his actions and statements on race. More on that here.
hey maurice,
I'm sure you mean well, but the staffer wasn't from India, he was actually born and raised in Fairfax County. Being from India and being of Indian descent are two different things, but I'm sure you already knew that. :)
Lavanya,
If he did not know that I am sure he dose now. Hey Honkey (Allen) if your going to use racial slurs at least get your races correct you moron. I think you would get more votes if you call a white man a Honkey.