Context:
Kelly Steele, aid to US Senator Maria Cantwell, apologized for a satirical tweet that mocked Republican gubernatorial candidate Rob McKenna. Steel tweeted a photo of a frowning McKenna at an Asain Pacific American Community Summit and photoshopped the words “WHY AREN’T THEY ARE SPEAKING ENLISH? #ASAINS” onto the frame. At fist, Steel identified his tweet as satirical and “fair game,” but after three days he apologized via official statement.
Apologia:
Via Twitter: “My attempt at humor was insensitive and inappropriate and I apologize sincerely to anyone I’ve offended,” Steele wrote.
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