McCain, Palin Apologize for Remarks in Pennsylvania Town

MEDIA, PA - Republican running mates John McCain and Sarah Palin today apologized to citizens of this Delaware County town after what a campaign spokesman called “an understandable reflex” when they denounced it before a once-enthusiastic crowd of 8,000 outside the courthouse.

“It’s time we did something about Media,” said Mrs. Palin, the Alaska governor and vice-presidential nominee. “They’re too liberal. They hate America. They are biased, and it shows.”

“You tell ‘em, Sarah,” Mr. McCain interjected. “These Media people are detestable. I sometimes think they want the terrorists to win.”

Secret Service agents quickly whisked the two from the stage and into a waiting car as a phalanx of police fought to hold back the enraged mob.

“I understand their feelings, but I don’t think they should have hit that note in this particular town,” said Mayor Robert A. McMahon, who hosted the midday rally. “I wonder if they knew where they were were.”

A McCain spokesman later said the pair “weren’t referring to the good citizens of the Borough of Media — just the bad ones.  The ones who watch MSNBC.”

Mayor McMahon said he would “have to think about” whether to accept the apology.

Sep 23

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