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Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Romney: Sharpton's comment 'bigoted'
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney Wednesday called Rev. Al Sharpton's remarks about Mormonism "terribly misguided" and said the remark could be considered a "bigoted comment."
"It shows that bigotry still exists in some corners," Romney said at a campaign event in Iowa. "I thought it was a most unfortunate comment to make." In a radio debate Tuesday night, Sharpton said "those who really believe in God will defeat" Romney for the White House. Sharpton later said he was not questioning Romney's Mormon faith but instead was aiming his comments toward Christopher Hitchens, the author he was debating. "Perhaps he didn't mean it that way, but the way it came out was inappropriate and wrong," Romney added Wednesday. -- CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney Related: Sharpton accused of 'bigotry' after remark on faith |
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