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But, how about because he apologized for them?
AP:
An Orthodox rabbi says he's withdrawing his endorsement of New York gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino because the Republican apologized for comments he made about gays. Rabbi Yehuda Levin, who represents an umbrella organization of ultra-Orthodox clerics, accused Paladino on Wednesday of bowing to political pressure when he apologized for saying children shouldn't be "brainwashed" into thinking homosexuality is acceptable. Levin -- speaking in New York City in front of St. Patrick's Cathedral -- says he can't support Paladino's campaign "until such time as he straightens out." He also called on Archbishop Timothy Dolan to speak out against Paladino. The campaign didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
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They call him Flipper... Flipper...
It's so much fun sitting on the side lines and watching these idiots self destruct single handily!
Palodino is going down... in FLAMES!
As much as I love the entertainment that the likes of Paladino and O'Donnell provide, I would like more articles about some of the closer races.
Carl Paladino...not so much funny as he is laughable.
Let's see, Paladino makes his anti-gay remarks to a group of orthodox jews; half apologizes to the rest of New Yorkers; then the rabbi withdraws his support because he half apologized. This is what happens when the New Right TPers jump down the rabbit hole.
It just don't pay to be a suck up, does it?
You're right about that, drive by. They can't have it both ways no matter how hard they try.
Didn't the rabbi's write the speech he gave to the Jewish group and hand it to him when he walked in the door? Giving a speech written for you by the people you are speaking to can never be a good thing.
That he had an endorsement from anyone is the surprise...
Bread and circuses, eh?
Wow, everybody hates Carl! Somehow he manages to diss us both too much AND not enough, at the same time. Quite an accomplishment. Chameleons the world over are jealous! :-p
So if this guy is officially toast, can the news orgs please devote more time to more important news?
I agree. This guy is a disgrace. He should have stuck to his guns. I hate it when politicians say one thing and than apologize the next day. No need to apologize when you are right.
His campaign is as shaky as a fiddler on the roof.
Its funny how the politicians play up to the religious cults for the 10% bump and the min they win they laugh in their faces ...and keep the money ...i am glad this happened to him .. hes a ...BS r you can't believe anything he says ...i dont trust anyone now ! i believe in .......ME .
Pages 107 and 128 of the health care bill (no one read it) allows for religious exemptions. So I will pay for Muslim health care? Guess so. My rate just increased. It is now more than half my earnings. Nice job Prez and dems.
46 rounds of golf, 15 vacations, 29 concerts. Does that sound familiar?