AP: McCain denounces backer's anti-Catholic remarks

[Omaha Steve]

I searched and didn't see this posted.

http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2835&u_sid=10277707

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Republican presidential candidate John McCain on Friday repudiated the views of a prominent televangelist who endorsed him last month "if they are anti-Catholic or offensive to Catholics."

McCain has come under fire since televangelist John Hagee endorsed him Feb. 27; but until Friday, the Arizona senator had merely said he doesn't agree with everyone who endorses him. On Friday, he said that he has heard from Catholics who find Hagee's comments offensive.

Hagee, leader of a San Antonio megachurch, has referred to the Roman Catholic Church as "the great whore" and called it a "false cult system" and "the apostate church"; "apostate" means someone who has forsaken his religion.

On Friday, McCain took a stronger stance on Hagee's views.

"We've had a dignified campaign, and I repudiate any comments that are made, including Pastor Hagee's, if they are anti-Catholic or offensive to Catholics," McCain said in an interview.

FULL story at link.

[malaise]

1. He must have been given a preview of Bill Moyers journal

This is something else on PBS tonight.

[liberal N proud]

2. But he will not denounce John Hagee

He is only denouncing Hagee's anti-Catholic remarks, not Hagee.
Prior to the Ohio Primary, Brian Williams badgered Barrack Obama to denounce Farrakhan on national television. Where is that sort of call on McCain?

[OwnedByFerrets]

3. I want to see him renounce his

SATAN statement from today.

[Olney Blue]

4. McCain will have his hands full denouncing all the offensive fundies.

[wellstone dem]

5. If??? If??? If

they are anti-catholic? McCain can't tell if they are anti-catholic? That is more alarming than his not denouncing them!