Right-wing Christian radio host Steve Deace quits WHO-FM

The Iowa Independent reports that drive-time Des Moines radio host Steve Deace has amicably parted ways with his employer, WHO-AM, Iowa's largest radio station. The station hinted that Deace may become a political consultant. The Iowa Independent noted:

Deace was an outspoken supporter of Mike Huckabee’s 2008 caucus campaign and Bob Vander Plaats’ 2010 gubernatorial campaign. In fact, in the months leading up to the Republican primary, Deace repeatedly used his show to hammer Gov. Terry Branstad and praise Vander Plaats, leading many observers to give him some credit for Vander Plaats beating Branstad  in Polk County, the heart of his radio audience.

     Last month, Deace ran unsuccessfully to become chairman of the Polk County Republican Party.

     ...In 2004, Deace garnered headlines when he criticized Shawn Green, a Jewish outfielder who at the time played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, for missing an important game scheduled during Yom Kippur. Deace said Green could solve all his problems by converting to Christianity and recognizing Jesus Christ as his Messiah.

     He’s referred to TV star Oprah Winfrey as the “high priestess of American paganism,” consistently called same-sex marriage licenses “sodomy permission slips,” and said state Sen. Matt McCoy (D-Des Moines) could not be a Christian because he is gay. In the aftermath of the shooting spree at Ft. Hood, Texas, Deace said the shooter “may have done America a favor” if the tragedy serves as a wake-up call that Islam is incompatible with military service.