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opinion | scot lehiigh

Bill Maher, Ted Nugent pollute the political dialogue

Candidates should disavow loudmouth supporters like Maher, Nugent

Today, let’s consider two louche loudmouths and the presidential campaigns that, for some reason, seem pleased to have their support. Bill Maher, a prominent supporter of Barack Obama, and Ted Nugent, a pseudo-celebrity backer of Mitt Romney, have each made highly offensive comments about women. The two camps should show some integrity and reject these men.

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