Congressman admits saying, 'Liberals hate real Americans'

[jefferson_dem]

Congressman admits saying, 'Liberals hate real Americans'
Posted: 05:25 AM ET

From CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney
Hayes is facing a tough reelection race.

(CNN) — A North Carolina congressman locked in a tight re-election race admitted Tuesday to recently telling a crowd of John McCain supporters that "liberals hate real Americans," the latest in a string of comments from Republicans that appear to question Democrats' patriotism.

Rep. Robin Hayes, a five-term Republican who has been heavily targeted by Democrats this election cycle, first denied making the remarks, but conceded Monday afternoon that he was accurately quoted.

"After reading it, there is no doubt that it came out completely the wrong way," Hayes said. “I actually was trying to work to keep the crowd as respectful as possible, so this is definitely not what I intended."

The comments came at a McCain rally in Concord, North Carolina Saturday before the Arizona senator or members of his staff had arrived at the event. As first reported by the New York Observer, Hayes said, "Liberals hate real Americans that work and achieve and believe in God."

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[Dissent Is Patriotic]

1. Is Robin Hayes running against any one who has a chance of winning?

If so, we should donate.

[CatBO]

4. Yes Larry Kissell

There's a DU group at actblue to donate to Larry, who is a great guy. A friend of mine works for Kissell's campaign, and they only lost to Robin Hayes by a couple hundred votes in the last election.

http://www.actblue.com/page/democraticunderground

[sickinohio]

5. we're up to $550 from DU

K&R

[demokatgurrl]

19. Kicking- send a few bucks, blow this bastard out !

[Dissent Is Patriotic]

20. Reply. I will donate to him and the guy that's running against that

horrible Sheriff (even tho some have said the horrible sheriff will win) tonight.

[searchingforlight]

2. It's kind of hard to argue that there was another intent

"Liberals hate real Americans that work and achieve and believe in God."

That seems pretty plain to me.

[KewlKat]

3. I'm proud to be a liberal and I am an American

What do our opponents mean when they apply to us the label "Liberal?" If by "Liberal" they mean, as they want people to believe, someone who is soft in his policies abroad, who is against local government, and who is unconcerned with the taxpayer's dollar, then the record of this party and its members demonstrate that we are not that kind of "Liberal." But if by a "Liberal" they mean someone who looks ahead and not behind, someone who welcomes new ideas without rigid reactions, someone who cares about the welfare of the people -- their health, their housing, their schools, their jobs, their civil rights, and their civil liberties -- someone who believes we can break through the stalemate and suspicions that grip us in our policies abroad, if that is what they mean by a "Liberal," then I'm proud to say I'm a "Liberal."

-John Kennedy, Acceptance of the New York Liberal Party Nomination
September 14, 1960

[harun]

6. Liberals are the real Americans

But we know this is simply decisive immature language to use and find it not to be in good taste to say such things.

[SIMPLYB1980]

7. God I hope Kissell kicks his ass.

I'm ashamed that that asshole is from my State. We are trying to rectify that though, sent him $25 dollars yesterday.

[TooRaLoo]

8. Another one who needs to GTFO. Like his intention wasn't OBVIOUS. nt

[raccoon]

14. GTFO? nt

[Leftist Agitator]

18. GET THE FUCK OUT!

And I agree with the original sentiment wholeheartedly!

[TornadoTN]

9. It's time to "Tinklenburg" his opponent - Larry Kissell

I sent $250 yesterday. Can we get 25 people to donate $10 today to make it an even $500?

I'm not sure which page everyone wants to donate to, I donated through the KOS Actblue page.

[mscuedawg]

10. If to be a "real American" it requires hate and racism...

then count me in on the hate...and consider me not a real American....I will have NO part in that...

And, as so eloquently remarked in a letter to the Editor in the Cleveland Plain Dealer by a mom that is also tired of the slurs...

"Silence in the face of hatred is NOT fit to lead!!!"

[BumRushDaShow]

11. "Accurately quoted"?? His statement was recorded.

They have him, as a minimum, on audio.

Idiot.

[goddess40]

12. Only after he was told that it was captured on video

Cheney wannabe!

[PVnRT]

13. The excuses these idiots use are amazing

Hayes thought he could keep things respectful by saying that? Why the hell is this guy qualified to be in Congress again?

[Jennicut]

15. We need to help Kissell like we helped Tinklenberg!

Tired of this you are not a real American unless you are a total right winger like me crap! We never say stuff like that about them. Time to get these losers out of government and into the real world, let reality hit them hard on the ass.

[RedSpartan]

16. Here's his main ActBlue page...

http://www.actblue.com/entity/fundraisers/16138

[Sentath]

22. just a $10

With a tip of 2

But I'm pretty spread out at the moment.

(I want to get to count the money I gave a friend to help make rent and the groceries I bought them and )

[Supersedeas]

17. RW politics exposed for what it really is -- while the GoP Media Establishment laughs it off

[whistler162]

21. Liberals need to send Rep. Hayes their love and support!

Loudly and with LOTS and LOTS of press!

[Willo]

23. Another post-busted admission of guilt

Fuck off Hayes. Life's a bitch. Especially when it's taped.

[Cha]

24. Tinklenberg

robin hayes! Fuck 'em if they can't win without their stupid Hate Creed.