Community | July 19, 2008 | 1 comment

Phil Gramm quits after 'whiners' comment

source: http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/07/18/gramm.resignation/index.html

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Former Republican Sen. Phil Gramm said Friday that he is stepping down as co-chairman of Sen. John McCain's presidential campaign amid criticism for saying last week that "we have sort of become a nation of whiners."

Democrats blasted Gramm for the comments, made in a Washington Times interview published July 10, and McCain forcefully repudiated the remarks.

In a written statement released Friday, Gramm said his comments had become a distraction for McCain.

Gramm, who advised presumed Republican nominee McCain on economic matters, made the controversial comments while discussing the economy. "We have sort of become a nation of whiners. You just hear this constant whining, complaining about a loss of competitiveness, America in decline," the former Texas senator said.
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1 comment // Phil Gramm quits after 'whiners' comment

  • uglyrepublicans
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    • jesus, first off ,i have to say "does this picture look like two priests being accused of pedophilia '?
      "that's right you whiney poor bastards ,you're infringing on my nirvana"! "just step into the bread line and shut the hell up !" "i'm 104 years old ,i know when times are rough ,and when that time comes ,i'll give you permission to whine " ! " now give me your wrist ,you whiner, i gotta chip for you "! "yeah....a ...chip...mmmmmmm...would you like a ....chip"??

    • 3 years ago
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