Roddey Apologizes, Democrats Call for Him to Step Down After Controversial Remark
Allegheny County's GOP Chairman Jim Roddey on Wednesday said he was sorry for comparing supporters of President Obama to people with mental disabilities at a victory party for Rep. Randy Vulakovich.
Western Pennsylvania political figures and advocates for the disabled are reacting with dismay to a wisecrack from Former Allegheny County Executive Jim Roddey, who at a victory party Tuesday compared Obama supporters to people with mental disabilities. "I was a little surprised,” said Nate Locklin, president of the Ross Township Republican Committee. “Jim likes to tell jokes. That one was a little off. I was a little disappointed. I did not think it was appropriate. Disabilities aren't funny." On Wednesday afternoon Roddey issued an apology for the remarks. "I regret my comments," he said. "I have a long record of supporting people with disabilities and should have remembered that before I spoke. My remarks were inappropriate and I …
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2:41 pm on Thursday, August 16, 2012
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