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(Again, I just love this stuff! I guess Keyes said the remarks to some radio station on Monday and then expanded on them Tuesday with the "this is a sin and pray" comments. Reporters have been asking GOP bigshots and Bush /Cheney campaign managers, what they think and all are basically giving the same "terse" response of his comments being "inappropriate" Barb) ----- Published September 1, 2004
"On Tuesday, Keyes defended his remarks, adding that if his daughter were a lesbian, he would tell her she was committing a sin and should pray.
Thus far, the Republican hopeful's week has been defined by friction with his state party chairwoman and the Illinois delegation, who feel they are playing second fiddle to Keyes' media campaign. Some have also expressed concerns about Keyes' beliefs, calling them too far right for Illinois.
Informed about Keyes' comments from the radio program, McCain said, "I don't think that's appropriate, but it's not the first inappropriate remark Mr. Keyes has made. He made a remark the other day that people who perform abortions are the same as terrorists. That's a very unique take on that issue and one that's very seldom espoused."
"Without social moderates this party cannot win," Topinka told a few reporters before she and Keyes shook hands for the cameras. "It has to be center-right, it can't be right-right."
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