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Politics : Don't Blame Me, I Voted For Kerry
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To: Skywatcher who wrote (73338)2/16/2006 10:38:36 PM
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Spencer wants Clinton ``plantation'' apology on Senate floor
Newsday ^ | January 18, 2006 | Associated Press

ALBANY, N.Y. -- A potential Republican challenger called Wednesday for Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton to "do the honorable thing" and take to the Senate floor to apologize for saying the GOP-controlled House of Representatives is "run like a plantation."

The former first lady's claim came Monday during an appearance at a Martin Luther King Day event in New York City and has drawn complaints from several Republicans. Current first lady Laura Bush said Wednesday the remark was "ridiculous."

"Senator Clinton's race baiting by comparing the U.S. Congress to a plantation exploits those who suffered under slavery and it trivializes the brutality of a dark period in American history," said potential Clinton challenger John Spencer.

"People make mistakes, and when they do, honest people quickly recognize it and apologize," said the former mayor of Yonkers. "For Senator Clinton not to apologize over 48 hours later can only lead voters to think she really meant and stands by these racially divisive remarks. This is very sad that Senator Clinton stubbornly refuses to make amends and apologize. She should do it in writing and on the Senate floor."

Clinton adviser Howard Wolfson declined comment on Spencer's statements.

At an event Tuesday night in New York City, Clinton stood by her earlier remark, claiming the House was run "in a top-down way."

(Excerpt) Read more at newsday.com ...
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