Posted on 12/15/2011 5:13:51 AM PST by Libloather
Tea Partiers Reject Beck's Claim That Support of Gingrich Is Racial
By Judson Berger
Published December 14, 2011 | FoxNews.com
Glenn Beck is catching heat from the Tea Party movement that he helped champion -- and helped champion him -- after suggesting Tea Partiers who support Newt Gingrich over President Obama would do so only because Gingrich is white.
The former Fox News host made the comments in an interview over the weekend on Fox Business Network. Beck, after calling Gingrich a "progressive" and the "only candidate" in the Republican presidential race he could not vote for, issued what he described as a "challenge" to the Tea Party base -- which in large part has flocked to the former speaker's candidacy.
"This man is a progressive," Beck said. "So if you've got a big government progressive ... in Obama -- one in Newt Gingrich, one in Obama -- ask yourself this, Tea Party. Is it about Obama's race?"
Judge Andrew Napolitano, host of the FBN show, questioned Beck on the argument.
"It must be about race," Beck responded. "I mean, what else is it? ... It's the policies that matter."
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Serious question: Is Romney paying Beck to say this stuff? Is there any other explanation?
Beck has gone around the bend on this one. Maybe he is trying to chum up with his excellency.
I watch GBTV and heard Glenn go over this, and this 'racist' comment is taken 180o out of context in this tripe passing as 'news'.
I don't know who this Judson Berger character is but he should go back to dumpster diving for his meals.
It’s not racial, it’s anti romney.
Let’s see:
Romney = Masscare and father of obamacare.
Newt = Contract with America.
Who to choose, who to choose......
Beck has been on an “anti-Newt” rant for some time now. I can barely listen to his drivel anymore. What happened to him?
Beck has been on an “anti-Newt” rant for some time now. I can barely listen to his drivel anymore. What happened to him?
Beck clearly forgot the wide support for Herman Cain - before the media did their dirty job.
Does anyone remember if Beck had kind words for Herman? I know Newt and the TEA participants showed great respect and admiration for the Cain candidacy.
This is an blatant effort by GB to be controversial to drum up ratings. Same with Savage.
Mr. Beck, why don’t you ask yourself if it’s about religion?
I didnt hear it. Can you clarify? Its hard to believe he would make such an assertion.
One of the stupidest things I’ve seen uttered.
Beck has opted for irrelevancy.
No recovery from demonstrating that you’re capable of being this insipid.
No..character assasination of Herman Cain was RACIAL
I had no idea the current crop of FReepers were so gullible.
You people are an embarrassment.
Glenn Beck is as guilty as Hank Williams Jr.
This is incredible. Glenn Beck has given ammunition to those on the left who charge that the Tea Party is motivated by racism.
“WHOA! This is BS.
I watch GBTV and heard Glenn go over this, and this ‘racist’ comment is taken 180o out of context in this tripe passing as ‘news’. “
I had to think that too, as Beck and Pat on his radio show always say things like this sarcastically. You can tell it is sarcastic by the way that say it.
Having said that, I am pretty damn tired of Glenn’s “anybody but Newt/if you vote for Newt, Obama will be reelected” rants.
I am not thrilled with what we have been offered in candidates but anyone, ANYONE, will be better than Obama!
Without putting too much thought in it(more thought to follow after the election), I actually think we need to get someone to beat Obama, and then IMMEDIATELY start building a 3rd party of some sort. Base it on the TEAParty concept.
Last thing I am tired of this morning is everyone saying a 3rd party can’t work. This cycle is too late, but anything can happen in 4 years and we CANNOT survive another 4 years with Obama and resemble anything like the USA I grew up in.
Of course, if you did your homework; you would know; the differences between Obama as President and Newt are as 'black, from white'.
Oh, Glenn; did I say that? Speaking here; in a 'totally' non PC way - per 'freedom fashion' - but all 'Reason Capable' recognize that there is NO comparison between the freaking Alynsky/Maoist, i.e. our insufferable; psycho-narcissisist and dangerous excuse-for-President; and Newt; who believes that our Founding Fathers stand as 'guiding lights' in our landscape of American history.
(Thought, you did like history Glenn; apparently, not as much as many of us imagined. . .)
:: Tea Partiers who support Newt Gingrich over President Obama would do so only because Gingrich is white. ::
Seems that Glen Beck is on his water skis and headed for that ski-ramp. Is the shark’s name Mittens?
When was the tea party vote, I missed it????
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