Chip Saltsman is a Tennessee Republican who sent a controversial 41-track political satire CD to RNC members as a Christmas gift. The CD, titled We Hate the USA, includes a track called "Barack the Magic Negro", a satire about President-elect Barack Obama set to the tune of the song "Puff the Magic Dragon". Saltsman defended his gift of the CD, saying that RNC members are able to recognize political satire when they see it.The Hill: RNC candidate distributes controversial... (December 26, 2008)

On January 27, 2009, Chip Saltsman appeared on MSNBC in an interview with Contessa Brewer. When asked if he thought he had a chance at winning the Republican National Committee Chairman position, the Tennessee Republican candidate said that he did; this in spite of the fact that of the 168 RNC members that will vote on Chairman, Saltsman is the only one that still has no pledged votes.MSNBC: Saltsman, Wait For It, Blames The Media (January 27, 2009)Your RNC: The CandidatesThe conversation eventually led to the December controvery over the "Barack the Magic Negro" song, to which he once again did not understand why people were so upset by it. He also said that if he lost the Chairman position that the media could be blamed.MSNBC: Saltsman, Wait For It, Blames The Media (January 27, 2009)

On December 27, 2008, current RNC Chairman Mike Duncan joined others in the RNC in condemning the CD, saying he was "shocked and appalled" that Saltsman would think this was appropriate.CNN: RNC chairman condemns controversial Obama song (December 27, 2008)

"'Paul Shanklin is a long-time friend, and I think that RNC members have the good humor and good sense to recognize that his songs for the Rush Limbaugh show are light-hearted political parodies."—Chip SaltsmanThe Hill: RNC candidate distributes controversial... (December 26, 2008)

"The 2008 election was a wake-up call for Republicans to reach out and bring more people into our party. I am shocked and appalled that anyone would think this is appropriate, as it clearly does not move us in the right direction."—RNC Chairman Mike DuncanCNN: RNC chairman condemns controversial Obama song (December 27, 2008)

"This is so inappropriate that it should disqualify any Republican National Committee candidate who would use it."—Newt GingrichNew York Times: For Some, 'Puff' Loses Its Magic (December 27, 2008)

• "Barack the Magic Negro"
• "John Edwards' Poverty Tour"
• "Wright Place, Wrong Pastor"
• "Love Client #9"
• "Ivory and Ebony"
• "The Star Spanglish Banner"CNN: RNC chairman candidate defends... (December 26, 2008)