Republicans are calling on President Obama to take a stand on Rep. Alan Grayson’s (D-FL) controversial remarks about a female lobbyist. During his visit to Florida yesterday, Obama praised Grayson, calling the freshman representative “outstanding” in a speech praising other members of the state’s Democratic congressional delegation.
“President Obama should immediately rescind his accolades and condemn Grayson’s shameful comments, and Congressman Grayson should issue an apology,” said RNC co-chair Jan Larimer.
Eric’s been reporting all day on FL Rep. Alan Grayson’s (D) controversial comments the recent radio interview. Grayson, the new darling of progressives thanks to his tough talk about the GOP, called the female lobbyist a “K Street whore” on the air. He was immediately attacked by state and national Republicans, and has since said he was referring to lobbyists professional life, not her character.