Santorum’s comments on Native Americans don’t quiet critics
Associated PressNEW YORK — CNN analyst Rick Santorum’s claim that he misspoke during a recent speech where he said there was “nothing here” when the United States was founded did little to diminish anger against him. “Yes, there were Native Americans, but there isn’t much Native American culture in American culture.” Those comments were swiftly criticized, and Santorum was invited onto Cuomo’s prime-time show Monday to explain himself. It goes against every bone and everything I’ve ever fought for as a leader in the Congress.” Cuomo said that what upset people was “beating up the little guy” and that it perpetuated the sense that anyone who wasn’t a white Christian — be they gay, Black, Native American or whatever — was somehow considered an “other.” “You’re like me, you’re a mutt,” Cuomo told him. “That’s what I get accused of, and that’s wrong.” CNN’s Don Lemon, who follow Cuomo on the network schedule and often banters with his colleague between the two shows, was visibly angered by Santorum’s remarks.
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