Steve Scalise may have addressed a white supremacist conference in 2002

The sourcing on this is an anonymous commenter in a thread on Stormfront. So maybe let's wait and see what else comes out. On the other hand, there is a clear history of guys coming up out of Scalise's part of Jefferson Parish having to sort of kiss David Duke's ring in one subtle way or another at some point. So this is more than just a little bit plausible.

Update: Confirmed!

Breaking: Scalise spokesperson acknowledges in a statement to Post that he likely spoke at 2002 gathering of white nat'l ldrs
— Robert Costa (@costareports) December 29, 2014

But Scalise spokesperson says he was unaware of group's "hate-fueled ignorance and intolerance" at the time, poorly staffed
— Robert Costa (@costareports) December 29, 2014

Umm... nope. Sorry, blaming staff is not gonna fly.  David Duke's legacy has remained a matter of significant import to the Louisiana Republican Party for many years. Especially so in Jefferson Parish, where from Scalise emerged into prominence and in the JP plus Northshore Congressional district he currently represents.

His appearance at this conference may have been a "staff" decision. But it wasn't an accident. And he certainly understood what was happening at the time.