Glenn Greenwald explains how Hagee’s anti-Catholic rants are getting attention from the mainstream media.
The larger point is whether candidates should be asked about the views of their supporters. Greenwald nails it.
Neither presidential candidates nor anyone else should be held responsible for the views of those who support them, unless the candidate seeks out that support and/or expressly welcomes it. With regard to Pastor John Hagee, that is precisely what McCain has done — repeatedly. He was introduced by Hagee at a South Carolina campaign event last year, an event proudly displayed on McCain’s campaign website. McCain expressed how “honored” and “pleased” he was over Hagee’s endorsement multiple times yesterday
