John Murtha Calls Western Pennsylvania Voters REDNECK
Democrat Representative John Murtha of Pennsylvania
But, there is more.
Congressman Murtha is now calling the Pennsylvania voters who put him in office “REDNECKS.”
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 told WTAE it’s difficult for many in the area to change. Murtha said that just five to 10 years ago the entire area was “redneck.”
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“What I said, that indicted everybody, that’s not what I meant at all. What I mean is there’s still folks that have a problem voting for someone because they are black,” Murtha said.
As Murtha opens his mouth more foot goes into the crevice.
Nothing like insulting your voters right before an election.
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4 Comments
ethan
Well he is telling the truth and most of the people living in western PA wouldn’t take the redneck comment as an insult. Take a drive through western PA (The non Pittsburgh portion) and you’ll see more “Proud Redneck” bumper stickers and t-shirts than you will for any political candidate.
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KeeKee
Well I live in the south and the term ‘Redneck’ depends on how it is said if it’s a bad thing or a good thing. I personally like the fact that a politician tells it the way he sees it. That’s hard to find sometimes. Kinda let’s you know where they stand instead of having to wonder if they’re talking out of both sides of their mouth like most do.
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I don’t think folks generally liked to be stereotyped as to for whom they will vote.
This is particularly sensitive in this area of the country where Obama has said voters cling to their religion and guns because they have no hope for the future.