WASHINGTON -- Former CBS News anchor Dan Rather is getting some heat over the use of the word "watermelon" while discussing President Obama.
The remark was made during a health care debate on Sunday's "Chris Matthews Show."
Rather spoke about how he feels Republicans will regard Democrats, especially Obama, in the fall election.
Rather said the GOP would say, "Listen, he's a nice person, he's very articulate. This is what's going to be used against him. But, he [President Obama] couldn't sell watermelons if you gave him the state troopers to flag down the traffic."
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Political talk shows across the country have been receiving phone calls ever since, with people sharing their opinions on the comment.
Rather has been accused by critics of having a liberal bias.
The remark was made during a health care debate on Sunday's "Chris Matthews Show."
Rather spoke about how he feels Republicans will regard Democrats, especially Obama, in the fall election.
Rather said the GOP would say, "Listen, he's a nice person, he's very articulate. This is what's going to be used against him. But, he [President Obama] couldn't sell watermelons if you gave him the state troopers to flag down the traffic."
LISTEN TO THE REMARK
Political talk shows across the country have been receiving phone calls ever since, with people sharing their opinions on the comment.
Rather has been accused by critics of having a liberal bias.
