James Carville on Kerry: "He Didn't Owe Anybody an Apology"

[liberalpragmatist]

I know James Carville is unpopular around these parts. And I've not always been happy with everything he has said.

But I've seen people on the board criticizing Carville for throwing John Kerry under the bus over this latest flap.

Here's what Carville actually said:

http://hotlineblog.nationaljournal.com/archives/2006/11/

Dem strategist James Carville: "It is much easier to say, I botched a joke, than to say, I botched a war. And he was very frank. ... He gave an explanation. And, as I say, Senator Kerry is one of the great war heroes to ever serve in the Congress. He has about a 100 percent record when it comes to the veterans. So, I don't understand exactly what the problem is. He didn't owe anybody an apology. He owed an explanation" ("Situation Room," CNN, 10/31).

[wisteria]

1. I thought these remarks he made were good ones.

However, today he said something like, he didn't apologize before he did.

[Infinite Hope]

2. Generally, I like Carville. n/t

[greenbriar]

3. It is much easier to say, I botched a joke, than to say, I botched a war.

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