The News & Observer asked for the thoughts of Robert Gibbs, White House press secretary, who once worked for U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge.
Gibbs’ e-mailed response: “I’ve known Bob Etheridge for more than a thirteen years and I am proud to have worked for him. He is one of the most honorable people I know. Everyone makes mistakes, and I’m proud of Bob for taking responsibility and apologizing for his.”
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Robert Gibbs is SO unsuited for his job
June 14, 2010 - 5:50pm — BitterEXdemocratdont you think?
Oba-Meh said it was time
June 14, 2010 - 3:39pm — john_galtThis is just violence caused by Oba-MEH's climate of hate.
Remember when he said he was trying to figure out who's @$$ to lick?
huh? I’m proud of Bob for taking responsibility and apolo.."
June 14, 2010 - 3:26pm — lycanthrope_rexYeah, right.
Note that the incident took place last week , which means that Bob didn't see the need to make any comment at all, much less take responsibility and apologize, until the video started showing up everywhere.