Romney Campaign Responds To Ted Nugent’s Remarks
As Ted Nugent‘s explosive remarks over the weekend continue to spark a frenzy, Mitt Romney‘s campaign decided to respond. Following DNC chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz‘s call for Romney to denounce the comments, Romney spokesperson Andrea Saul called “divisive language” offensive.
Nugent has been under fire for his statements at an NRA conference, which included calling President Obama “vile, evil” and “America-hating.” He said, “If Barack Obama becomes the president in November again, I will either be dead or in jail by this time next year” — and that voters should “chop [Democrats’] heads off” in November. The Secret Service then entered the picture and said they are looking into the remarks: “We are aware of it, and we’ll conduct an appropriate follow up.” Reports also said Romney actively sought out Nugent’s endorsement, which put additional pressure on the campaign to respond.
Furthermore, the DNC chair said Democrats should “call on Romney to denounce Nugent’s comments.” She added: “Threatening violence — or whatever it is that Nugent’s threatening — is clearly beyond the pale, but Nugent’s not the one running for president.”
Following the backlash, the Romney campaign responded, via Saul:
“Divisive language is offensive no matter what side of the political aisle it comes from. Mitt Romney believes everyone needs to be civil.”
(H/T POLITICO)
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