Lawrence O’Donnell Defends Herman Cain Interview

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Lawrence O’Donnell ignited a controversy on Friday after his contentious interview with GOP presidential contender Herman Cain. Several portions of the lengthy conversation aroused anger, but the one that drew the most fire was the section in which O’Donnell questioned Cain about his participation in the Civil Rights movement. O’Donnell asked Cain if he regretted “sitting on the sidelines” while other black Americans were protesting in the movement — a notion that Cain heatedly rejected.

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  • I Run New York

    No white person has a right to criticize a black person's decision to either participate in the civil rights movement or not to. O'Donnell was out of line. He is absolutely despicable and condescending. Al Sharpton totally changed the subject and did not address the issue.

    • Really

      Actually white people DO have the right!! That's what makes this country so great!!

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  • http://twitter.com/christmas808 @christmas808

    i'm glad he asked that question which shows how much of a coward Herman is…… ol house negro

    • justsaying

      Stop relating to field negros, any black person who rather be in the field than in the house is a foolish negro.

    • I Run New York

      Did you risk your life in the civil rights movement? What gives you the right to criticize someone else for not doing something you yourself haven't done? How many times have you risked your life for a cause? I'm curious since you're so quick to call someone else a coward