Backlash From Pastor John Hagee’s Endorsement of Sen. McCain

March 1, 2008

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Bill Donahue of head of the powerful Catholic League continues his protest of Pastor John Hagee’s endorsement of Arizona Senator, and Republican presidential nominee John McCain. Here is Donahue appearing on CNN’s the Situation Room where he is visually and vocally venting his anger:

Donohue: This thing is out of bounds and this is why McCain has to look at thi this it’s the totality of what the man stands for. He’s been bashing Catholicism for decades and making a mountain of money over it.

CNN: McCain’s campaign didn’t respond when we asked if he knew about Hagee’s writings before accepting the endorsement

John Amato of Crooks & Liars, who provided us with this video clip, weighs in on the topic with great foresight. Of course McCain knew. And McCain’s refusal to denounce the Catholic hating preacher is very interesting indeed. So far Chris Matthews thinks Democratic political ads are more important to Hardball than John McCain getting hammered by the Catholic League over this endorsement. The one Huckabee begged to get in on himself. That’s very revealing. You would think in a sixty minute show, Tweety would at least raise the issue. Can you imagine the outrage filled hour Matthews would have produced if Hillary or Obama gladly welcomed Hagee into their open arms?