Submitted via the OKPNS confidential Tip Line
"Is it just me, or is the top-of-the-ticket candidate for Oklahoma Democrats curiously silent on
Sally Kern's hurtful remarks?
"Where is
Andrew Rice's condemnation of hate speech? Where is his call for elevated debate and civil discourse? Why hasn't Rice called upon Sally to take back her remarks?
"Certainly he wouldn't be alone if he did. Even
Governor Henry chided Kern, saying her words were not the kind of thing good Oklahomans who love each other would say. Henry even offered some parting advice, telling her to think before she spoke.
"And yet the candidate who accepts the contributions of Oklahoma Stonewall Democrats, who supposedly stands proud with those in the Cimmaron Alliance Foundation, and walks in parades, and says he supports our cause … is completely silent at a time when some of the most shameful words are being said.
"Now I understand he's running for U.S. Senate and he no doubt is in a political juggling act. But to be completely, deafeningly silent? Andrew, I don't understand."
Labels: Andrew Rice
Posted at 3/14/2008 10:02:00 AM
