Minn. Candidate Denies 'Whore' Comment

Afraid that he might have ruffled some pantywaist's feathers:

Nov 4, 12:12 AM (ET)

By MARTIGA LOHN

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Democratic gubernatorial candidate faced a potential setback for a second day Friday, denying a newspaper report that said he called a male reporter "a Republican whore."

Hatch at first denied using the word. In a debate Friday night, he said he might have used that language but didn't believe that he did.

Forum Communications Co., which owns several Minnesota newspapers, reported that Hatch lashed out at a reporter questioning him Thursday about a gaffe by his running mate, Judi Dutcher.

Dutcher had earlier gotten stumped by a question about the ethanol fuel blend E-85; Minnesota is a major ethanol producer.

The newspaper chain said Thursday that reporter Scott Wente asked Hatch via telephone about Dutcher's knowledge of ethanol and why she wasn't available to discuss the issue. The account said Hatch abruptly ended the interview with: "You're nothinag more than a Republican whore. Goodbye," and then hung up.

However, this is the most telling:

Hatch said during the debate that he regrets how he handled the flap but doesn't think his temper would undermine his ability to lead.

You should have stuck by your guns, wussy boy, that is if you own any to begin with, but I figure you are just another ass-wipe whose legs do not join at the top...

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