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John King Calls Mitt Romney 'Governor Mormon'

The Huffington Post  |  By Posted: 02/05/12 09:44 AM ET  |  Updated: 02/05/12 09:53 AM ET

CNN Host John King had his own 'oops' moment on Saturday night while covering the Nevada caucus.

While breaking down the results of the GOP contest, he referred to Mitt Romney as "Governor Mormon."

Discussing each candidate's religion, King said, "Obviously, Governor Mormon is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints."

Romney dominated the Nevada caucus, partially thanks to an overwhelming amount of support from local Mormons. According to the AP, 25% of Saturday's voters was Mormon and 90% of Mormons voted for Romney. He also won among other Christian groups, like evangelicals and Catholics.

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Eagle2352
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11:35 PM on 02/08/2012
That was so funny... Just a slip of the tounge ...he probably did not even realize it for a minute or two after he said it. To make any more of it than that is silly. But still funny.
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ssuperssteve
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06:06 PM on 02/06/2012
At least we know Mitt is Mormon. This week Nobama is Baptist, next week spanish Christian, Muslim on every 3rd Sunday etc etc.
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SpeakupNation
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01:55 PM on 02/06/2012
I don't care for King myself, but come on - he was discussing Mormon demographics in Nevada at the time. It's easy to see where the slip came from.
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centerprise
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08:03 AM on 02/12/2012
Ah, but would you be so understanding if a Mormon made a similar gaff? From what I've read on here, I think not.

Prejudice!
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steve11407
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01:03 PM on 02/06/2012
What? No one calling for his job???
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Tony Moschetti
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11:56 AM on 02/06/2012
And here we see yet another religious BIGOT on the left! Of course the entirety of the corrupt, terminally biased liberal media are trampling one another to tell us that it was just a slip, and not something embedded in his mind.

Contrast that with Governor Mormon's, oops Romney's statement concerning the poor, where he actually spelled out in detail, in his ORIGINAL statement what the meant, King and his myriad of apologists purposely used on a small portion of his statement to make it appear he was saying the EXACT OPPOSITE of what he actually said! That friends, is the essence, and cornerston of the warped philosophy called liberalism!
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SoccerFan
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11:54 AM on 02/06/2012
John King's comment merely reveals that he is a bigot-that's all.

Yes, 90% of Mormons vote for Romney-

just as 98% of blacks voted for Obama in 2008.

When Obama capaigns in inner city America-

perhaps King should thus refer to Obama as-

President Afro-American?

Given Mr King's apparent perspective:

such a reference would be perfectly logical.
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cnj2011
Party please, hold the tea
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02:08 PM on 02/06/2012
Dude, about 90% of voting blacks vote dem either way. If Herman Cain had won the Repub nomination, you would see almost exactly the same number of blacks voting Obama, because he is not a conservative.
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SoccerFan
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04:38 PM on 02/06/2012
Wrong answer.
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JOHNMEDLIN
sharp left ahead
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05:18 PM on 02/06/2012
I believe you are correct here
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moccasinmike
retreat hell
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05:21 PM on 02/06/2012
soccergfan-you gonna catch heck on that,but your 100% on and fanned.
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Khakis and Chucks
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11:00 AM on 02/06/2012
Cmon everybody is thinking it.
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jh2
That's sketchy Mitt: Want a haircut? RIP Lauber
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10:52 AM on 02/06/2012
Probably didn't help that the screen said Morman. John King being used to teleprompters probably didn't think twice about it.
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GlassMask
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10:38 AM on 02/06/2012
King was close; only one "m" too many...
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gleitz05
Old people are allowed to be cranky.
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10:33 AM on 02/06/2012
I've called mitts lots of names. All were intentional and can't be printed here.
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thelaughingcossack
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05:22 PM on 02/06/2012
Did I mention that you're a putz? How about a schmuck. I used to be polite. But given the Morons and dupes that populate our once great country, the gloves are off. Go stuff yourself in a privy.
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gleitz05
Old people are allowed to be cranky.
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05:47 PM on 02/06/2012
So you're the only one who's allowed to have an opinion? I very much doubt that you were ever polite. Please note that I've not lowered myself to your position in the gutter by calling you childish names.
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outwithshelby
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09:50 PM on 02/06/2012
Why are righties angry ya... Almost destroyed the country.
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Gray Alan
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10:11 AM on 02/06/2012
And the slip up was what again? Governor Mormon? Really? Well, let's see...how many times has Fox News said President Osama?
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clarisechi
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12:54 PM on 02/06/2012
And how many times did folks complain about that? And suggest it was racism?
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Grant Hastings
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01:46 PM on 02/06/2012
I agree, this is a non-story. I am a mormon and I am more amused.
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Gone 1 20 13
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10:03 AM on 02/06/2012
haha ... couple this with his embarrassing performance at the debate where Newt ate him up and I'm stumped as to why he still has a voice.
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Lilly Mckim
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10:15 AM on 02/06/2012
John King is a no class and Newt handed his as z to him...
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moccasinmike
retreat hell
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05:27 PM on 02/06/2012
lilly mckim-very true,to the point of embaressment,doubt if gingrich would loose a debate with the dems.
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outwithshelby
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09:54 PM on 02/06/2012
Newt looked stupid and predictable the media attack
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protest 1
out with the status quo
16 Fans
09:29 AM on 02/06/2012
Just do what Mitt does and keep lying about it and changing your story and maybe it will go away
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manmi1
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09:23 AM on 02/06/2012
I wouldn't vote for a member of any cult. Study what the mormons believe and you will understand it is a cult, based on hooey. Most religions are, but that one really stands out.
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limonbadgerfan
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10:31 AM on 02/06/2012
Yea, give me a religion that believes in rational things like immaculate conception, walking on water, turning water into wine and people rising from the dead.
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simon Bar
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11:56 AM on 02/06/2012
They're all cults, Romney's just happens to be a modern version of "People will believe anything". It is so silly with the Planets and the gold plates in upstate Ny that just disappeared after they were deciphered, the magic underoos.
Yeah, we need this in the White House.............
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simon Bar
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12:11 PM on 02/06/2012
All cartoonish stories believed by people in crazy costumes. So strange,
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LTTR136
Paranoia sharpens your survival skills.
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12:56 PM on 02/06/2012
All '''God based" groups are called cults until they heve enough followers to be caonsidered an actual religious group.
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SpeakupNation
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01:58 PM on 02/06/2012
I thought you had to have lobbyists to be recognized as an actual religion...
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Nae12
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09:13 AM on 02/06/2012
No problem he can always go back say "I'm sorry" give a laugh and move on.Mean while..ur point came across!
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