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Oct 16, 2008 6:05 pm US/Eastern

Murtha Apologizes For W. Pa. Racist Comment

WASHINGTON (KDKA/AP) ― Democratic Rep. John Murtha is apologizing for his comments on Wednesday that "Western Pennsylvania is a racist area."

He said in a statement issued by his office that while race is a factor in the election, "we've been able to look beyond race" in recent months.

The statement said, in part, "While we cannot deny that race is a factor in this election, I believe we've been able to look beyond race these past few months, and that voters today are concerned with the policy differences of our two candidates and their vision for the future of our great country."

He also says he thinks Democratic Sen. Barack Obama has shown sound judgment and will win the Presidency.

The 17-term Congressman told our newspartners with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that there is no question that western Pennsylvania is a racist area, but that Obama would likely win Pennsylvania.

Stay with KDKA for the latest on this story.




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