Gingrich Says De Niro’s ‘White First Lady’ Crack Is ‘Inexcusable

[Amerigo Vespucci]

Gingrich Says De Niro’s ‘White First Lady’ Crack Is "Inexcusable"

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/03/gingrich-says-de-niros-white-first-lady-crack-is-inexcusable/

SHREVEPORT, La. – Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich called on President Obama to apologize for comments made by actor Robert De Niro at a fundraiser supporting the president.

“What De Niro said last night was inexcusable and the president should apologize for him. It was at an Obama fundraiser, it is exactly wrong,” Gingrich said, referring to a joke made by De Niro about the potential Republican first ladies.

De Niro told a crowd of about 90 people that it was “too soon” for a white first lady. The comment was made Monday night at a reception in New York City that was hosted by De Niro and his wife, and attended by First Lady Michelle Obama.

“Callista Gingrich. Karen Santorum. Ann Romney. Now do you really think our country is ready for a white First Lady?” De Niro asked, according to a pool report from the fundraiser.

[Lint Head]

1. Actually it was perfect and genius.

[Aerows]

2. Gingrich would know about "inexcusable"

Telling Obama to apologize for something somebody else said was laughable.

[EOTE]

7. Especially when that "something" is a silly and funny joke.

Gingrich needs to apologize for existing before he can possibly hope to get any apology out of Obama. What a fuck wit.

[Mariana]

26. You know De Niro only said that because the President made him.

He would never have said anything like that on his own. Do you ever listen to the repukes? No matter what happens, or who says or does something they don't like, it's only because the President made it happen, somehow. If Obama wasn't president nothing bad (well, bad in their view) would ever happen. He's masterminding every bit of it, every word, every action.

Then, they talk about how incompetent and stupid they believe he is. It's hilarious.

[tularetom]

3. Gingrich would know about inexcusable cracks, wouldn't he

[KansDem]

4. Quit your bellyaching, Newt!

Man, these GOPers do nothing but bitch and moan anymore!

[Swede]

5. What a mild inoffensive joke to get all twisted up for.

Newt is sickening,at best.

[geardaddy]

6. Gingrich is probably used to having people apologize for him

since he doesn't have the capacity to do it himself.

What an ass.

[aint_no_life_nowhere]

8. Gingrich wakes up every day asking himself what an ill-tempered garden gnome would say if it could

talk. That's how he thinks up his campaign material.

[Cirque du So-What]

9. Lots of people love Robert De Niro

Newter? Obviously, not so much. He may impress a few lunkheads who think Grinch is da shit, but everyone else will be unimpressed with his poutrage.

[lilhippie57]

10. HYPOCRITE

Nice try Newt-still cringing from Limbaugh's remark about wanting to see the *slut* having sex-only makes Newt look desperate here re: this matter. Falls flat no substance- DeNiro is an Actor cracking a joke-a feeble joke[as in not good enough joke to be funny] DeNiro is not a talking head covering the election, or representing any group or persons other than himself.

-When the Newt-Gingrich apologizes to America for Rush<-[that's what she said]Limbaugh saying He wants to watch a video tape of the *slut* having sex-they are both republicans representing Republican conservatives, to use their own logic. C'mon Newt [ole bully boy] Gingrich- isn't Limbaugh wrong?

[bullwinkle428]

11. "I'm sorry, Newt, for not saying 'alien First Lady'!"

[gulliver]

12. Racism is the butt of the joke there. So naturally a lot of Republicans...

...won't like it. The type or Republican that wondered whether the country was ready for a black First Lady will find that joke unfunny. Which is the idea.

[Madmiddle]

13. Leroy should apologize for being on a book tour so that he can make more money as

a public speaker. I know he's gross, but look at Leroy's wife, she kinda looks like a bird or a rat or something. She's as much an opportunist as Leroy Boy. He's such a foolish republican. Deniro is right...

[Life Long Dem]

14. Apologize for something that is true?

I don't think so.

[nobodyspecial]

15. Why are all of these people trying to get in the news

by asking the president to apologize for things that other people said. Why doesn't Newt ask De Niro to apologize? Did he ask Santorum to apologize for his preacher's comments that all non-Christians should leave the country. That is far more serious.

Also, I thought they had a problem with the president apologizing all of the time. My guess is that the first time he does apologize to one of these twits (I hope this never happens), I'm sure they will criticize Obama for being a weak appeaser.

[The Magistrate]

16. You Know, Sir, Callista Is Going To Hurt Him So Bad For Failing At This Presidential Run....

[zbdent]

17. has Newt, Mitt, Rick, or Ron apologized for

the rampant ravings of Rush? Nope. Tell Newt - "You first."

[BlueCaliDem]

18. Porky Newt needs to grow a thicker skin.

Why is that man still getting so much publicity?

[xxqqqzme]

19. This extended rethuglican primary

has served its function - it has dulled the senses of voters w/ its extreme monotony.

I am so very tired of these lame ass rethug candidates.

[Matariki]

20. Gingrich really really really wants to make the election about race

He's living in the past and hasn't kept up with the many ways society has evolved. I say it's the glue factory for old Newt. Maybe an ice floe.

[Poll_Blind]

21. .

That was funny! Fuck Newt.

PB

[Erose999]

22. Is GinGrinch afraid to address DeNiro directly?

[dflprincess]

36. +1000

That was my thought.

[nolabear]

23. And Obama's reelection campaign caved, calling it "inappropriate". Really?!!??

I hate it when they do things like this. Is it just me? How much false outrage does it take for President Obama to just burst out laughing and wave the little man away?

[Amerigo Vespucci]

24. Obama campaign says DeNiro ‘white first lady’ joke ‘inappropriate’

Obama campaign says DeNiro ‘white first lady’ joke ‘inappropriate’

http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/216997-obama-campaign-says-deniros-first-lady-joke-was-inappropriate

A spokeswoman for first lady Michele Obama said a racially tinged joke by actor Robert DeNiro at a campaign fundraiser Monday night was “inappropriate,” after Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich demanded the White House apologize.

“We believe the joke was inappropriate,” spokeswoman Olivia Alair said in a statement.

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But Gingrich took offense during a campaign stop in Shreveport, La., according to CNN.

“I do want to say one thing, both on behalf of my wife and on behalf of Karen Santorum and on behalf of Ann Romney — I think that Robert DeNiro’s wrong,” Gingrich said. “I think the country is ready for a new first lady, and he doesn’t have to describe it in racial terms.”

[underpants]

25. Newt - THAT IS YOUR WHOLE STINKING CAMPAIGN

SHUT UP

See I don't have caps lock on

[mikeSchmuckabee]

27. Or several white first ladies, if romney gets elected

Or an ex-first lady after gingrich's first year. His wife is reaching her expiration date, isn't she?

[MrScorpio]

28. The Newter just needs to give it up

No one even cares what he has to say anymore.

[Zanzoobar]

29. It is inexcusable

He shoulda said "honky".

[Drahthaardogs]

30. Tell Newt the President will apologize for DeNiro's remark when

Newt apologizes for the lynching of Italian-Americans in the south! Vaffanculo! you suchiattore!

[sendero]

31. Newtie..

... do you REALLY think anyone with an IQ above 60 thinks Obama should apologize for what someone else said?

When you apologize for being a delusional sociopathic narcissistic asshole, then maybe something can be worked out.

In the meantime keep proving you are out of touch with reality by continuing your pointless campaign.

[fishwax]

32. Gingrich is desperate and full of shit

[Raine]

33. Yeah well it's true, it's too soon for Michelle to not be First Lady

DUH!

[Liberal_Dog]

34. I Don't Believe That Newt Has Ever Apologized

for saying that Democrats were somehow to blame for Susan Smith murdering her children.

Fuck Gingrich.

[Generic Brad]

35. Newt Gingrich - the master of faux-rage

Why is he even running for president? He is so thin skinned it is impossible to take him seriously.

[tabasco]

37. I doubt if even freepers can get their panties in a wad over this.

The toad is desperate.