Tuesday, October 21, 2008

John Murtha Calls Western Pa. 'Redneck'

John Murtha Calls Western Pa. 'Redneck' - Pittsburgh News Story - WTAE Pittsburgh

CHARLEROI, Pa. -- U.S. Rep. John Murtha is calling many of the people who put him in office "rednecks."

The news comes one week after Murtha claimed the area is racist, then apologized for that comment.

In explaining his comments about racism, Murtha, D-Johnstown, told WTAE Channel 4 Action News on Monday it's difficult for many in the area to change. Murtha said that just five to 10 years ago the entire area was "redneck."

Now Murtha said only certain segments of the population are holding on to those racist feelings.

Well, that clears it up...

Barney Frank: Plenty of rich people that we can tax