Paladino on Emails: "I'm Not a Racist"

After it was revealed yesterday that governor hopeful Carl Paladino had sent or forwarded a series of emails containing hardcore porn, racial slurs and videos of bestiality, he attempted to explain his actions to the press. However, he didn't seem too apologetic. YNN has a video of the conference, where he starts off saying, "I confess to being human and imperfect, as are all of God's children. I'm not a racist and I say that even in some of the e-mails they have hacked from my computer."

He went on to say, "I didn't originate any of these e-mails, OK? They were all re-sends. When I received an email that was political or off-color or politically incorrect or whatever, I sent it to a very specific bunch of friends who somewhat enjoy that humor," and his campaign manager labeled the scandal as a "liberal Democrat blog smear." The emails had such stereotypical email chain titles as "Blonde Misunderstanding" and "2 chicks turning up the heat-XXX." Paladino chalked them up to typical male humor: "I say to the men out there who have never opened a graphic image on the Internet - don't vote for me. To those who have, I welcome your vote."

However, he did offer one apology: "To any of the ladies I've offended, I apologize." And to any ladies who love XXX horse heat, Paladino will also accept your votes.

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By Jaya Saxena in News on April 13, 2010 2:25 PM

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juliec

It seems like in order to be dumb enough to actually forward this incriminating shit, you have to refer to yourself as one of "God's children" and not be a "liberal Democrat." We forward things like YouTube clips and look at the sleaze privately. Am I right?

just saying

Paladino: "I didn't originate any of these e-mails, OK? They were all re-sends."

dumbass quote of the day

ANGRYGOD11

His campaign manager must be mentally challenged to mention "liberal Democrats". Paladino must get by his determined, experienced Republican opponents for the nomination before he can face any Democrats in the general election.

It doesn't look very likely.

Helen Thomas knows the score

This guy isn't racist. His neighbor is black!

Helen Thomas knows the score

this dude is done. he looked schwarmy to begin with, so this doesnt surprise me. his election isnt going anywhere.

I wish there was a half way sane person to run against Schummers lap dog.

Mordicai

"I was hacked-- I sent those emails!" is a...valid wait, what?

jt10000

This guy isn't racist. He makes fun of blondes too!

jt10000

This guy isn't racist. The guys who hacked him computer are!

jt10000

This guy isn't racist. He just hangs out with them!

wonderchimp5

This guy isn't racist. His Best friend is black!

l3iodeez

Honestly if this were anyone other than a "family values" conservative I wouldn't think it mattered.

The fact is that those who hold themselves above reproach are usually the ones engaged in the worst conduct.