The Buzz: A vegetarian alternative to the red meat attack <\/p>\n
Shawn Steel <\/p>\n
COURTESY OF SHAWN STEEL <\/p>\n
Red meat attacks are as old as politics: Wave something in front of voters that creates a visceral reaction, regardless of its factual nutritional value. <\/p>\n
But now Shawn Steel, husband of county supervisor candidate Michelle Steel, has debuted the vegan smackdown. <\/p>\n
Steel was in prime form when he gave a talk to the Newport Mesa Tea Party on Aug. 14, displaying his trademark blend of erudition, libertarianism and hyperbole. <\/p>\n
But when he came to mentioning Democratic state Senate candidate Jose Solorio, Steel delivered a line that was remarkable even by his standards. <\/p>\n
I got nothing against Jose Solorio, but hes a vegan. What a freak! Steel said, drawing chuckles. Thats like a fascist. Thats like ISIS. <\/p>\n
Steel, a Surfside resident, is one the states three members on the Republican National Committee and is former chairman of the state GOP. He is backing Solorios opponent, Republican Janet Nguyen. <\/p>\n
Solorio brushed aside the dietary assault. <\/p>\n
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