Show tells Raw Schultz plans to expand on remarks today
Three days after liberal talker Ed Schultz called presumptive Republican nominee John McCain a "warmonger," Schultz went on to CNN's American Morning and refused to back down from his remarks.
"I'm sorry, John, the label sticks," Schultz told CNN's John Roberts. "John McCain is a warmonger."
Schultz called the Arizona senator a "warmonger" on Friday at a Democratic fundraiser in North Dakota, where his show is based. McCain, responding to Schultz's quip, called on Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) to condemn them.
Obama replied that he didn't hear Schultz say it. On Saturday, Obama campaign spokeswoman Jen Psaki said in a statement: "John McCain is not a warmonger and should not be described as such. He's a supporter of a war that Senator Obama believes should have never been authorized and never been waged."
Yesterday, McCain said he considered the matter closed.
But Schultz isn't backing down. A representative from his show tells RAW STORY he plans to mount a spirited defense of his remarks Friday on his nationally syndicated radio show today, which starts at noon.
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This video is from CNN's American Morning, broadcast April 7, 2008.
