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Hatch Backtracks on DADT Remarks


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Sen. Orrin Hatch is backtracking on the support he expressed on Wednesday regarding his support for repealing "don't ask, don't tell."

Hatch said Wednesday on MSNBC, "I believe there are very outstanding, patriotic gay people who serve in the military and they ought to be given credit for it. And they shouldn't have to lie about being gay." Though he didn't say whether he would support a repeal, he did say he is open to considering it in the Senate.

Thursday, The Salt Lake Tribune reported that Hatch, a conservative Republican who represents Utah, says the liberal media has misinterpreted his remarks, and he issued a statement saying, "I certainly do not support repealing this policy." He also blasted activist groups for "misconstruing my position."

Watch his interview with Andrea Mitchell on MSNBC below:

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Reader Comments
  • Name: D9W
    Date posted: 2/5/2010 2:32:20 AM
    Hometown: Seattle

    Comment:

    My God! He looks like he's got one foot in the grave! I wonder if he’s the next Mr. Kennedy

  • Name: Oh the Wretched Stench of Mormons!
    Date posted: 2/5/2010 1:02:09 AM
    Hometown: CA.

    Comment:

    Mormon Replicant Pod!

  • Name: d
    Date posted: 2/4/2010 8:47:05 PM
    Hometown: raleigh

    Comment:

    Actually the person who wrote I'd like to get in the sack with Orin left our the "in a 3 way with RuPaul". Jeeesus, if your going to malign me get it right sucker!

  • Name: Larry
    Date posted: 2/4/2010 6:13:25 PM
    Hometown: NYC

    Comment:

    It definitely is NOT an age thing. My 92-year-old father can't understand why being gay is such an issue for these bozos. He and my 86-year-old mother both supports same-sex marriage, repealing DADT, etc. etc. etc. It has nothing to do with age, and everything to do with brain cells being in gear. Hatch is an idiot.

  • Name: dan W
    Date posted: 2/4/2010 5:23:49 PM
    Hometown: Tarrtyown

    Comment:

    There needs to be an age limit to people who serve in these positions. All these old dinosaurs need to be be replaced.

  • Name: d
    Date posted: 2/4/2010 4:42:09 PM
    Hometown: raleigh

    Comment:

    I'd love to get in the sack with Orrin

  • Name: Jack Nasty
    Date posted: 2/4/2010 3:27:41 PM
    Hometown: Edmonds, WA

    Comment:

    Orrin received a call from his Mormon Bishop.

  • Name: Mark
    Date posted: 2/4/2010 3:24:36 PM
    Hometown: Seattle

    Comment:

    He 'misspoke' because he was clipping coupons when he said it. Glad he clarified it.

  • Name: d
    Date posted: 2/4/2010 3:11:18 PM
    Hometown: raleigh

    Comment:

    And this is surprising? Typical too old, too narrow minded Republican that just oughta go!



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