ClydeR
03-20-2012, 01:44 PM
While Michelle Obama headlined the event, she was introduced after De Niro's remarks. The event was also attended by a number of other prominent Obama supporters, including Harvey Weinstein and Beyonce.
"Callista Gingrich. Karen Santorum. Ann Romney. Now do you really think our country is ready for a white first lady?" De Niro asked to cheers from the crowd. "Too soon, right?"
Speaking Tuesday, Gingrich labeled the comments "inexcusable," and called on Obama to apologize.
"I do want to say one thing, both on behalf of my wife and on behalf of Karen Santorum and on behalf of Ann Romney, I think that Robert De Niro's wrong," Gingrich said. "I think the country is ready for a new first lady and he doesn't have to describe it in racial terms."
More... (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/03/20/gingrich-blasts-deniro-for-first-lady-comments-blasts/)
Can you imagine how upset everybody would have been four years ago if somebody had asked if the country was ready for a black president? Do you think anybody is looking for tape right now?
This is the best primary campaign ever! Really.
"Callista Gingrich. Karen Santorum. Ann Romney. Now do you really think our country is ready for a white first lady?" De Niro asked to cheers from the crowd. "Too soon, right?"
Speaking Tuesday, Gingrich labeled the comments "inexcusable," and called on Obama to apologize.
"I do want to say one thing, both on behalf of my wife and on behalf of Karen Santorum and on behalf of Ann Romney, I think that Robert De Niro's wrong," Gingrich said. "I think the country is ready for a new first lady and he doesn't have to describe it in racial terms."
More... (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/03/20/gingrich-blasts-deniro-for-first-lady-comments-blasts/)
Can you imagine how upset everybody would have been four years ago if somebody had asked if the country was ready for a black president? Do you think anybody is looking for tape right now?
This is the best primary campaign ever! Really.