September 12, 2008 | Read Time: 1 minute
During an event to promote national service last night, Sen. John McCain sought to downplay controversial remarks that his vice presidential candidate and other campaign supporters have been saying about community organizers.
According to The Chronicle, the Republican from Arizona said that Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin’s comments were in response to charges that she lacks government experience. But, he added, “of course I respect community organizers. Of course I respect people who serve the community.”
The controversy started when during a speech at the Republican National Convention, Ms. Palin said, “Being a mayor of a town is like being a community organizer, but with responsibilities.”
In response to Mr. McCain’s remarks, two left-leaning magazines, The American Prospect and Salon, said the senator failed to quell the debate.
What do you think? Did Mr. McCain soften the concerns about Ms. Palin’s remarks?
