BOSTON, May 9, 2007
Sharpton Denies Questioning Romney's Faith
Romney Campaign Denounces "Bigotry" After Rev. Al Sharpton's Remarks
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Rather, Sharpton said he was contrasting himself with Christopher Hitchens, the atheist author he was debating at the time.
"As for the one Mormon running for office, those who really believe in God will defeat him anyways, so don't worry about that; that's a temporary situation," Sharpton said Monday during a debate with Hitchens at the New York Public Library's beaux-arts headquarters.
The comment was first reported Tuesday in a blog on The New York Times' Web site.
The Romney campaign, which has been wary of campaign trail criticism of Romney's faith, jumped on the Sharpton comment. If elected, Romney would be the first Mormon to serve as president.
"It is terribly disheartening and disappointing to hear Rev. Sharpton offer such appalling comments about a fellow American's faith," said Romney spokesman Kevin Madden. "America is a nation of many faiths and common values, and bigotry toward anyone because of their beliefs is unacceptable."
Romney himself said Monday during an appearance on Fox News program "Hannity and Colmes": "I think there are differences between different faiths in this country. And there will be battles between different religions. ... That's a great thing about this country. We don't decide who's going to be in office based on what church they go to."
In a tape of the debate, Sharpton can be heard defending the role of religion in the civil rights movement and shunning any suggestion that there wasn't a religious underpinning to the efforts of its leader, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
Then Sharpton spoke of Romney, although a tape reviewed by The Associated Press does not reveal why.
In a later interview with the AP, Sharpton denied questioning Romney's belief in God and suggested the Romney camp was trying to stir up a controversy because of their political differences.
"What I said was that we would defeat him, meaning as a Republican," Sharpton said. "A Mormon, by definition, believes in God. They don't believe in God the way I do, but by definition, they believe in God."
He said he was contrasting himself and other believers with Hitchens, who is the author of a new book, "God Is Not Great."
Sharpton led the calls for Imus' ouster last month after the talk show host referred to members of the Rutgers University women's basketball team as "nappy-headed hos."
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See all 51 CommentsAnd he then has the gall to claim that he wasn't talking about Romney? How dumb does he think we are?
The real tragedy here is that the media continues to pay any attention whatsoever to this slimebag.
Of course, he is a censor for CBS, so I guess the spineless, gutless CBS execs will continue to kiss his a**. When you reach the level of supporting and defending the journalistic incompetence of Couric, you'd support just about anything.
He's trying to use the "Jedi Mind Trick" on us. Hold his feet to the fire and make him accountable for his words and actions. He himself said that punishment must be a part of an apology. And we all know that Sharpton has never apologized for any of his high strung and bigoted rhetoric.
YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT! I hate the insinuation that he is the leader of black people. It sickens me and I deny it every Chance I get. All he likes to do is keep race circling as an issue for everything. I see he has yet to deal with rappers and the way they talk to black women.
I hate his ways and wish he would be a noble leader.
If that's the best black folks can do for "spokesmen," or "leaders", they should not question the wisdom of those who consider them, as a group, to be "inferior."
The (race baiting hate mongering) "reverend" Al Sharpton would be ten times the person he currently is if he was half the person Mitt Romney is. And, it has nothing to do with skin color, it is related to (race baiting hate mongering) "reverend" Al Sharpton's self-serving use of religion and skin color to line his own pockets.
And this isn't the first time.
See the Duke Lacrosse players, the cops in NY, and in other instances.
A racist is a racist, no matter what race they are.
The same companies and people that blasted Imus should be after Sharpton now.
But will they.
I think not.
YOU FOLKS ARE NOW YELLING AT SHARPTON ??? -- LOL,,, HE WAS TALKING TO AN ATHIEST, NOT ROMNEY
YOU FOLKS ARE NOW YELLING AT SHARPTON ??? -- LOL,,, HE WAS TALKING TO AN ATHIEST, NOT ROMNEY
He was talking to & about ----
Christopher Hitchens, the atheist author he was debating at the time.
Sharpton said. "A Mormon, by definition, believes in God. They don't believe in God the way I do, but by definition, they believe in God."
Al, I'm gonna help you out here because clearly you're way TOO DUMB to figure this out by all by yourself.
It's not WHAT you believe that counts it's HOW you believe. How you live your life? Things like telling lies, abusing people, scamming for public attention; stuff like that.
By the way Al you aren't worthy to carry Mitt Romney's Book of Mormon Prayer; YOU TOTAL FRAUD!
You are an embarassment to every BLACK MAN IN AMERICA who worships anywhere regularly.
Ask God to forgive you that latest scam you pulled on Don Imus!
http://www.buzzdash.com/?page=buzzbite&BB_id=1326
...This was an underhanded way to bring it back into the spotlight.
He was talking to & about ----
Christopher Hitchens, the atheist author he was debating at the time
Enlighten yourself -- Read the article & get off the GOP Hate rhetoric.
11 More republicans told Bush to his face of thier direct opposition to him on Iraq & his management of the War.
Republican congressmen went on to say, "The word about the war and its progress cannot come from the White House or even you, Mr. President. There's no longer any credibility. It has to come from General Petraeus.
http://www.drudgereport.com/flash2wh
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11 More republicans told Bush to his face of thier direct opposition to him on Iraq & his management of the War.
Republican congressmen went on to say, "The word about the war and its progress cannot come from the White House or even you, Mr. President. There's no longer any credibility. It has to come from General Petraeus.
http://www.drudgereport.com/flash2wh
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"As for the one Mormon running for office, those who really believe in God will defeat him anyways, so don't worry about that; that's a temporary situation," Sharpton said Monday during a debate with Hitchens at the New York Public Library's beaux-arts headquarters."
----- Sharpton wasn't even talking to or about Romney...
Posted by j-whitman at 09:53 PM : May 09, 2007
NO MR. WHITMAN IT IS YOU WHO NEEDS TO READ THE ARTICLE AGAIN WHO IN HELL IS HE TALKING ABOUT IF NOT ROMNEY?
I realize you loonies on the left are so anxious to bleed and defend every criminal, pedophile, pervert, wacko deviate, terrorist, gun slinging crazy; or poor, jobless iniebriated devil who arrives here illegally, that reading anything resembling the facts is a difficult task for YOU! THE REVERENT AL is a good role model for you. A COMPLETE MORON.
This is Romney's "blatant effort to fabricate a controversy to help their lagging campaign"
Simple as that.....bigotry my arse
YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT! I hate the insinuation that he is the leader of black people. It sickens me and I deny it every Chance I get. All he likes to do is keep race circling as an issue for everything. I see he has yet to deal with rappers and the way they talk to black women.
I hate his ways and wish he would be a noble leader.
Posted by amerigirl28 at 02:57 PM : May 09, 2007
I watched on the news a few days ago where Sharpton was leading a march in front of the record label offices (3 I believe) that produce the rap songs/videos. Seems to me he must have his own posse. Everytime I see him, he seems to have the same people protesting/marching with him.
Does he have these people on payroll?
Sorry Amerigrl, Al Sharpton nor Jesse jackson will ever be a good leader for anybody, but themselves.
Has Sharpton ever been in a Chruch of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints? (Morman)?
How do they not believe in God the way he does?
Oh, they believe in god and he doesn't?
The morman religion teaches the crucifixion, sacrifice and resurrection of a living Christ. They teach to important things are family, country and others. Their missionaries(the young people on bicycles) leqave their family, home and friends for 2 years to selflessly bring the message to those who can greatly benefit from it.
That these same missionaries do not know where they are being stationed and are moved around the country do different areas during their mission.
No, I don't think they believe in God the same as Sharpton. His is all based on money, his god is the almighty $$$!!!
Al Sharpton was the first to jump all over Michael Richards for calling somebody a ni&&er, he was the first to scream racism in the Duke LaCrosse rap case, Al was at the front of the line screaming for Don Imus to be fired. Yet, when the table turns Al Sharpton does not even give an apology to a man standing in his face saying "I was Offended by your comment".
It is amazing that Al Sharpton seems to lead the band wagon dictate who is allowed to be offended.
"What gets me about this whole thing is that when Sharpton criticized Imus it was ALL OVER the news ALL the time, why isn't Sharpton getting the same thing he dished out?
Imus lost his job for offending a minority group, and Sharpton is getting .......?"
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THE B.S. OF AL SHARPTON CONTINUES.
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