Edwards Backs Blogger, Turns Back on Christians

After yesterday's column about the anti-Christian blogger-in-chief for the John Edwards campaign, there was much speculation that Mr. Edwards would simply do the right thing and terminate Miss Marcotte.

However, I think that we learned yesterday just what kind of person John Edwards really is. Even when faced with the facts that the campaingn blogger he chose was obviously anti- Christian and showed an utter lack of respect for those of faith, Edwards stepped forward and shared the following missive:

The statements of Senator John Edwards, Amanda Marcotte and Melissa McEwen in reference to their work as independent bloggers before joining the Edwards campaign are below.

Senator John Edwards:

“The tone and the sentiment of some of Amanda Marcotte's and Melissa McEwen's posts personally offended me. It's not how I talk to people, and it's not how I expect the people who work for me to talk to people. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but that kind of intolerant language will not be permitted from anyone on my campaign, whether it's intended as satire, humor, or anything else. But I also believe in giving everyone a fair shake. I've talked to Amanda and Melissa; they have both assured me that it was never their intention to malign anyone's faith, and I take them at their word. We're beginning a great debate about the future of our country, and we can't let it be hijacked. It will take discipline, focus, and courage to build the America we believe in.”

Mr. Edwards, apparentely you still have not seen the words of Pandagon, Marcotte's blog. They were bigoted, disrepectful, profanity-laced words and the mere fact that you have chosen to support this filth is a sad statement of you and your party.

Please join me in supporting the call to terminate Marcotte. Send your comments to apurse@johnedwards.com