Why no outrage over Harry Reid Comments?

Why is it that, other than some republicans, no one seems to care about Harry Reid's comments about Obama's skin color and dialect in his book? Most African American people in congress and even Al Sharpton are defending Reid.

But back in 2002 when Majority Leader Trent Lott made some in insensitive comments at a birthday party, he was run out of congress.

Harry Reid comments: no big deal. Trent Lott comments: Huge deal and he loses his job.
Why the difference?

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