Murtha: Western Pennsylvania is Racist

This idiot is talking about his own constituents.

"There's no question Western Pennsylvania is a racist area," said Mr. Murtha, whose district stretches from Johnstown to Washington County. "The older population is more hesitant."

Mr. Murtha said groups he deals with regularly, such as military veterans and senior citizens, have come around to supporting Mr. Obama in the past three months. He credited Mr. Obama with being the most organized candidate he has ever seen.

More here.

U.S. Rep. John Murtha says his home base of western Pennsylvania is racist and that could reduce Barack Obama's victory margin in the state by 4 percentage points.

The 17-term Democratic congressman tells the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in a story posted Wednesday on its Web site that, as he put it: "There is no question that western Pennsylvania is a racist area."

How long until he issues a clarification?

Update: Michelle Malkin reminds us to support Bill Russell.

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Oh, and don't forget Murtha called our troops murderers before he had the facts. Still, Allahpundit says he's bulletproof. Sadly, he's probably right.