[SpeakerOfMyHouse]

The key phrase in his comment is “those who really believe”. It would not make sense for him to be referring to Mr. Hitchens because he clearly does not believe. The word really suggests that someone is pretending to believe but isn’t really. Hence, Mr. Sharpton’s attack was against Mitt Romney whom he does not share religious views with. It’s amazing the acrobatics we perform to spin people. It’s much like Kerry’s comments about going to college so you don’t wind up in a war. The comments are clear. And sometimes they are couched in such a way that we try to give someone an escape. There is none.

[CharlesWayneCT]

Given Al’s subsequent statements, it’s possible my desire to give him the benefit of the doubt was misplaced.