Edwards, On The Tales Of Two Bloggers
Sen. John Edwards' camnpaign released a statement about the blogger controversy (finally!), including the following remarks from Edwards and bloggers Amanda Marcotte and Melissa McEwen:
Edwards, on McEwen and Marcotte: “The tone and the sentiment of some of Amanda Marcotte's and Melissa McEwen's posts personally offended me... it's not how I expect the people who work for me to talk to people... that kind of intolerant language will not be permitted from anyone on my campaign, whether it's intended as satire, humor, or anything else."
He continues: "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.”
Marcotte: “My writings on my personal blog, Pandagon on the issue of religion are generally satirical in nature and always intended strictly as a criticism of public policies and politics... I am sorry if anyone was personally offended by writings meant only as criticisms of public politics.”
McEwen, on what she wrote in her blog, Shakespeare's Sister: " I certainly don't expect Senator Edwards to agree with everything I've posted... It has never been my intention to disparage people's individual faith, and I'm sorry if my words were taken in that way.”
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